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Northeastern University

Location: BostonMA 02120 Document ID: AA331-4ZRU Posted on: 2016-10-2610/26/2016 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2016-11-25
 

Academic Program Manager-Health Sciences



Northeastern University

Academic Program Manager-Health Sciences

Requisition Number: STFR003168

Division/College: Bouve College of Health Sciences

Location: Boston Main Campus

Full-time/Part-time: Full Time

Responsibilities:

The Academic Program Manager will work closely with the Directors of the undergraduate and graduate academic programs in the Department of Health Sciences. This individual will be responsible for administrative aspects of the BS in Health Science, MS in Exercise Science and PhD in Population Health programs, including: implementing program evaluation; managing course related paperwork, policies and procedures in coordination with the Registrar's Office and CourseLeaf; addressing teaching needs including hiring of full- and part-time faculty and teaching assistants; and managing marketing and public relations activities for academic programs. The Academic Program Manager will contribute to teaching introductory courses such as Introduction to College and Introduction to Capstone, assist with capstone projects, and assist with experiential learning and honors activities. The Academic Program Manager will development and maintain relationships with students, faculty, alumni, as well as staff in the offices of Student Services in Bouve College of Health Sciences, the Registrar's Office, Honor's Program, the Office of Co-Operative Eduaction and Service-Learning, Pre-health Advising, and the Disability Resource Center. This individual will supervise student workers and teaching assistants in the Department. In summary, the Academic Program Manager will be responsible for performing professional and/or program management duties for the academic programs offered in the Department of Health Sciences by managing the daily activities, developing plans to achieve programmatic goals, implementing solutions, and performing professional level work in the assigned areas of responsibility

Qualifications:

Masters degree in a health-related, public health or policy, or other related field is required. Four to six years of program management experience as well as familiarity with the administration of undergraduate and/or graduate health related programs. Demonstrated skills in evaluation methodologies (including database management) is preferred. Mature, experienced professional, capable of independently leading program development, management, and performing a diverse range of academic support and management functions.

Preferred candidate will have experience with: academic program requirements; managerial principles and practices; program planning principles; program coordination principles, practices, and techniques; troubleshooting and solving complex program issues; customer service principles; presentation principles and practices; diverse populations and cultures.

Expected skills: high level of written and verbal communication skills; ability to encourage in productive team activities and solicit ideas as well as interact with students, faculty, staff, coworkers, supervisor, and the general public. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced knowledge in implementing plans to respond to academic-related issues. Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement program activities. Ability to research, analyze, and apply relevant information to the development of programmatic processes and guidelines. Ensure compliance with applicable internal and/or external program requirements. Excellent organizational skills. Evidence of success working in a team environment. Proven capacity to learn new curricular and program development strategies. High degree of self-motivation to lead and follow through with projects. Ability to relate well with all levels of the community and people of diverse backgrounds. Able to multi-task, work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Handle confidential information. Proficiency with computer software, website development and management and social media. Provide and respond well to constructive feedback.

Additional Information:
The Health Sciences Department is part of Bouv College, which is one of nine colleges/schools at Northeastern University. The Department has over 38 interdisciplinary faculty and offers an undergraduate program in Health Sciences, four masters programs (Exercise Science, Public Health, Health Informatics, and Health Data Analytics), and two doctoral programs (Population Health and Personal Health Informatics). The Department is home to more than 500 undergraduate students in Health Sciences. Current faculty conduct vibrant, collaborative research programs in urban health, epidemiology, social determinants of health, nutrition, exercise science, mental/behavioral health, violence; biostatistics, environmental health, personal health informatics, neurodevelopmental disorders, population health, aging, health care reform, and health policy and law. Aligned with Northeastern Universitys commitment to interdisciplinary research and urban engagement, we work collaboratively across University entities, including the Institute on Urban Health Research and Practice, the Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute, and the Center for Community Health Education Research and Service, a network of 15 community health centers in Boston, the Department of Public Health, and the Boston Public Health Commission. Bouv College has strong ties with local and state health departments and numerous nearby academic and medical institutions (www.northeastern.edu/bouve/hs/index.html).

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: Careers@Northeastern

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.







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