Program Development Manager Jobs in Paterson, NJ

Job Description
The Program Manager I is responsible for providing administrative, operational and programmatic oversight. The Program Manager I will have a thorough knowledge of institutional and program policies and procedures and may be instrumental in developing program policies. A program is ongoing and while it may have a business cycle, will continue. The program provides a specific service or carries out specific activities as a separate entity or as a component program within a department, but is not a department itself.
The Graduate Education in Public Health program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) is seeking a dedicated Program Manager for Career Development & Alumni Relations to guide students and alumni in their professional growth and engagement. This position plays a key role in developing career pathways, employer partnerships, and alumni networks across our Master's, PhD, and non-degree programs in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Biostatistics, and Clinical Research.
This is a dynamic leadership opportunity to shape the next generation of public health professionals by integrating employer insights, alumni engagement, and targeted career development strategies that support institutional excellence, accreditation standards, and graduate impact in the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities

• Provide personalized and group advising on career development, job search strategies, and graduate student professional growth
• Build and maintain relationships with public, private, and nonprofit employers in healthcare, research, and public health sectors
• Organize and lead career-related events, including skill-building workshops, speaker panels, and job fairs
• Serve as liaison to internal offices (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Development) and manage relationships with guest presenters and consultants
• Develop and execute a strategic alumni engagement plan in collaboration with the ISMMS Alumni Office to foster mentorship, philanthropy, and professional development opportunities for current students and recent graduates
• Track graduate outcomes and employment data along with other key KPIs for internal reporting and accreditation purposes
• Liaise with professional associations (e.g., ACHE, HLNY, CEPH) to connect students with industry resources
• Support curriculum development through employer feedback and alumni insights
• Collaborate with internship and applied experience staff to align placement with long-term career goals
• Develop marketing materials highlighting student success and manage a career opportunity job board
• Collaborate with the broader Student & Postdoctoral Affairs team in programming and student engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or greater preferred, or a combination of applicable experience and education. Master's degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
• 3+ years experience (5 preferred), managing and administrating program activities for assigned area

Preferred:

• 2-5 years of experience in career services, student advising, professional development, or a healthcare/public health setting. Experience working in alumni relations or employer engagement highly preferred
• Strong communication skills, both one-on-one and group facilitation
• Demonstrated experience in event planning and program coordination
• Familiarity with job search tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Handshake)
• Data tracking and outcomes reporting experience
• A strong preference for knowledge of public health career pathways and accreditation standards (e.g., CEPH)

Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $64,526.72 - $105,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
About Us
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
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