Associate Director - Institute for Implementation Science

Associate Director - Institute for Implementation Science

Associate Director - Institute for Implementation Science
Location:

Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas
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Category:

Administrative/Office Support
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Requisition #: 2300022F
What we do here changes the world.

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
We are looking for an Associate Director to join the Institute for Implementation Science as part of the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX 77030. In this position, you would manage the day-to-day operations and administrative tasks of the Institute. This includes collaborating with the Co-Directors on the strategic direction and executing the plan, hiring and managing staff, managing the budget, leading staff meetings to ensure projects are moving forward, and contributing to grant proposals for Institute funding. The UTHealth Institute for Implementation Science was launched in 2021 but has grown rapidly. The Associate Director will work closely with the Institute’s Co-Directors to develop the strategic plan for the Institute and execute the plan. As the Institute continues to grow, we aim to be agile and flexible while establishing a strong solid foundation. The Institute comprises two Co-Directors, three core faculty members, one post-doctoral fellow, and four staff members, with more staff anticipated. We are a virtual Institute and currently do not have a physical space. Faculty are located with their primary appointment, and staff are located within the School of Public Health. Most meetings are held via MS Teams, with occasional in-person meetings either in Houston or Dallas.
Once you join us you won't want to leave.

It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees!

As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as…
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides leadership for the Institute for Implementation Science operations and initiatives. Accountable for the overall planning, coordinating, and directing business management and administrative services for the Institute. Promotes multidisciplinary research collaborations and training in the areas of Implementation Science.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Serves as lead administrator for the Institute with overall responsibility for marketing, business development, fiscal and personnel management.
Provides supervision and support for the Institute's quality reviewactivities.
Monitorsandsupervisesbudgetsincollaborationwithotherdepartmentmanagersandadministratorswithin the department.
Participates in grant writing efforts and is heavily involved in contractnegotiations.
ManagesrelationshipsasInstituteliaisonforagencyandbusinesspartners.Servesasapointpersonto develop and deploy the institute's programs, policies, guidelines, and activities in collaboration with various stakeholder organizations and agencies.
Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regard to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination,training,professionaldevelopment,mentoring,counseling,performanceevaluations,andsalaryplanning.
Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls that provides reasonableassurancethatoperationsareeffectiveandefficient,assetsaresafeguarded;financialinformation is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
SupportsstrategicplanningfortheInstitute andcollaborateswiththeInstituteleadershipanddirectorsin planning and implementing strategic plans.
Performs other duties asassigned.
Certification/Skills:
Strong knowledge of Implementation Science, Grant Writing, and Project Management preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Public Health Care Administration or related field. Master’s degree preferred, preferably in public health. PhD in science or public health is strongly encouraged.
Six (6) years of related experience. Experience in evaluation studies or implementation science preferred. Experience in advanced grant proposal writing and submission is preferred.
Experience with strategic planning and execution, organizational leadership, and supervising people is highly preferred.
Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.

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