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DescriptionThe Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center at Emory University builds the capacity of the healthcare workforce to prevent, diagnose, and treat HIV through interactive training, clinical preceptorships, practice transformation coaching, and minority-serving-institution curriculum integration.  The Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Emory SE AETC partner site. The Program Manager develops and maintains the training calendar, manages partnerships and logistics for interactive training events and preceptorships, supervises the Program Coordinator, and serves as a key liaison to the Central Office. This role requires education, project, and event-management experience and a willingness to expand access to new and innovative training modalities to reach a broader range of health professionals. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages administrative and research activities in support of a specialized program or research center.
• Develops plans for program growth and development and serves as a liaison to various committees or organizations.
• May oversee the planning, logistics and implementation of various special events such as lectures, seminars, conferences, or research projects.
• Participates in developing and implementing various program related communications such as websites, publications, multimedia or video productions.
• May hire and supervise administrative or research related staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides operational oversight of the SE AETC program under the direction of the Program Director, supporting day-to-day implementation and staff coordination.
• Tracks work plans, deliverables, and reporting requirements, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation in the designated system.
• Serves as primary liaison to the Central Office, participating in regular calls and communicating updates to internal teams.
• Prepares program reports, including narrative updates, SMART objectives, and outcome data.
• Coordinates training calendar development and supports planning and delivery of in-person and virtual trainings.
• Maintains partnerships with clinical sites, providers, and training organizations and coordinates preceptorship and mentorship activities.
• Responds to training and resource inquiries and supports regional initiatives and communities of practice.
• Supports fiscal processes by reviewing invoices, assisting with contract processing, and coordinating submissions with finance and Sponsored Programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Five years of professional experience in a related field such as business administration, research, or information systems management.
• Program or project management experience strongly preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with HIV, public health, or healthcare workforce education programs.
• Experience with grant-funded program reporting and compliance.
• Familiarity with continuing-education credit processes and data/registration systems

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

• Office/hybrid work with regular computer and virtual-platform use.
• Periodic in-state and occasional out-of-state travel to support training events and regional meetings.
• Occasional evening/weekend hours around training events.

This position is grant-funded; continuation is contingent upon availability of funds.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME