What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lerner Center Director position at Syracuse University?
Job #
041677
Department Code
22012-6045
Department
Center For Policy Research
Job Title
Lerner Center Director
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$85,000 - $110,000
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
S6
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Director is responsible for managing the overall operations of the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health. This is a dynamic position that requires viewing public health programming and executing initiatives at various levels (program development, research and evaluation, communications, teaching). The Director will oversee the development of public health-related programming, evaluation, communications, and revenue generation; oversee the National Healthy Monday Program (an initiative that promotes sustainable health behavior change); seek and manage external funding related to program evaluation and implementation; hire and manage Center staff; oversee processes and procedures for marketing and digital communications; build and maintain internal and external relationships and partnerships; and work collaboratively with the Lerner Chair to identify strategic areas of growth to further the Center’s mission.
Education and Experience
- Requires a master’s degree in public health, communications, public administration, or health education/promotion or related discipline.
- Requires five (5) plus years of relevant experience in public health, health promotion, and/or health education, preferably in a campus or community setting.
- Preference for three (3) plus years of experience conducting program evaluation in the fields of population and/or public health.
Skills and Knowledge
- Requires a professional that is self-motivated and directed, yet able to transition easily to team-based work.
- Requires the ability to think critically and independently, problem solve and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Requires strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Requires experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Requires specialized professional knowledge and skills in campus and community health and program development.
- Requires expertise in development of strategies, translation into programs, managing the implementation, and evaluating program effectiveness.
- Requires skills in both attention to detail and big-picture strategic thinking.
- Preference for research and program evaluation skills.
- Preference for an orientation to higher education and staff and student development and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Manage the vision, mission, and strategic planning for the Lerner Center. This includes identifying and implementing new program initiatives and strategies for revenue generation (e.g., external grants, revenue-generating courses).
- Establish annual budget in consultation with the Lerner Chair, actively monitor budget, prepare all budget, donor, and any required internal and external reports in a timely manner.
- Seek external funding related to health promotion and population health program evaluation and research; lead data collection, analysis, and evaluation of the Lerner Center’s health promotion programs; provide methodological expertise and project management for program evaluation activities internal and external to the Center; and create evaluation reports that drive program decision-making with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supervise and manage Lerner Center staff and undergraduate assistants and interns.
- Oversee the national Healthy Monday Program, and work with the Digital/Social Media Specialist to grow its reach. This includes partnership cultivation, strategic program development and implementation, and evaluation.
- Manage internal and external relationships (including with the Center’s donor), identify opportunities for collaboration with SU Lerner faculty affiliates and Lerner Centers at other institutions, and serve as point of contact for the Center.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
