Program Director
Job ID: 7755623
Position Title: Program Director
Company Name: KDH Research & Communication
Field of Interest: Research and Evaluation Methods
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States
Posted: March 14, 2011
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Degree Desired: Doctorate
Level of Experience: Senior/Executive
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Email Address: careers@kdhrc.com
Job Description
Position Number: PD-11-0003-C
Under the supervision of a principal investigator, the program director will manage the day-to-day tasks of multiple projects in KDHRC's Drug Abuse Education and Prevention program area. These projects, which consist of grants and contracts from the National Institutes of Health and similar public and private funders, focus on the development and evaluation of research-based public health products and services, such as curricula, training programs, and websites in drug abuse education and prevention.
More specifically, the program director will:
* Direct multiple projects. Monitor progress on projects, communicate with funders, and troubleshoot potential challenges. Ensure that the projects progress according to their timelines. Monitor project budgets.
* Supervise project managers, research assistants, and other junior staff and provide their day-to-day direction.
* Write project materials in collaboration with the principal investigator and other researchers on the project team. These materials include project reports, evaluation materials such as literature reviews, focus group guides, surveys, and protocols, and public health products, such as curricula, training guides, and websites.
* Successfully write proposals for funding.
* Write academic briefs and journal manuscripts, and present research at national conferences.
For this senior-level position, we strongly prefer applicants with experience working at a similar research institution, content knowledge or interest in the field of drug abuse education and prevention, and experience conducting research and evaluation tasks, such as site visits, in-depth interviews, survey design and administration, and data analysis.
Job Requirements
JOB POSITION PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
* Ability to multitask under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment and reprioritize when necessary.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as a team member.
* Strong analytic, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
JOB POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for this position include: 1) a doctorate in public health, public policy, psychology, economics, or a related social science field, or equivalent experience in a research organization similar to KDHRC; 2) at least four years experience with project management, program development, and/or research and evaluation tasks; 3) demonstrated experience with fundraising and publication preparation. 4) excellent writing abilities and analytic skills; and 5) prior experience supervising junior research staff.
TO APPLY
To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter that clearly discusses your experience and its applicability to the position to careers@kdhrc.com. Your email must include the position title and position number in the email subject line. The application deadline is March 31, 2011. KDHRC will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. No telephone calls, please.
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Email Address: careers@kdhrc.com
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