Description

Department:

85099 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Maya Angelou Research Center for Healthy Communities

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This position will be fully remote. M-F 8am-5pm with occasional evening and/or weekend based on deadlines.

Pay Range
$63.45 - $95.20

JOB SUMMARY

Leadership responsibility for a significant program or functional area in a department, institute, division that has organizational impact. Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects for grant writing, manuscript writing and other required documents, as well as qualitative research and analysis for the Dean of the SOM and Director of the Maya Angelou Research Center for Healthy Communities (MARCH), maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues and associates.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) with eight years of progressive and applicable experience in the area to be served required; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant experience and documented success in setting strategic direction and delivering on objectives for a business unit, company or academic unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of grant and manuscript writing for the Dean of the SOM research program and MARCH. Serves as the expert for the program or functional area.
2. Continuously analyzes systems and processes while identifying and tracking relevant RFAs as well as manuscripts throughout the submission process. Develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes in a timely manner.
3. Creates evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determines the need for improvements/edits to documents for resubmission.
4. Plans/Leads/Conducts qualitative research and analysis for research projects.
5. Assists leaders with budget needs and planning.
6. Ensures program and functional area operations and activities adhere to any legal guidelines and internal policies.
7. Keeps senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
8. Develops appropriate communication and communication methods to facilitate the flow of information and maximizes effective communication throughout the program.
9. Facilitates and/or conducts individual and group presentations as needed.
10. May supervise the work and manage performance of assigned staff such as responsibility for work assignment, performance reviews, and personnel change recommendations.
11. Participates in committees as appropriate.
12. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Thorough knowledge and understanding of functional area to be served.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong qualitative analysis background.

Strong project and process management skills.

Knowledge of program/project management techniques and methods.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Highly self-motivated professional with ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Ability to achieve results with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytic skills.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities, work independently and in a matrix-team or collaborative setting.

Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting. Working knowledge of all MS Office applications including Word and PowerPoint.
Fully remote position.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Leadership responsibility for a significant program or functional area in a department, institute, division that has organizational impact. Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the assigned program or functional area, maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues and associates. Works with leadership in determining strategic goals.