University of Iowa · 2 days ago
Program Manager - CDD (Remote w/in IA)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Iowa is seeking a program manager for the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) to oversee training and technical assistance for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). This role involves managing operations, developing budgets, and ensuring high-quality services for individuals with disabilities and complex health conditions.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee, plan and manage the long term strategic and day-to-day operations of the training and technical assistance component of the ADRC project. Oversee new initiatives that implement the contract deliverables
Develop and monitor budgets, contracts, and subcontracts
Gather information, summarize, and prepare reports that meet the requirements of the funder
Create and maintain project workplans
Leverage financial resources to carry out project deliverables and goals
Research grant funding opportunities and determine potential partners for collaboration
Write and/or assist in writing grant applications and contracts as needed
Promote the ADRC Technical Assistance and Call Center internally and externally
Serve as liaison for UCEDD with project partners and stakeholders and promote collaborative working relationships. Represent UCEDD to UI, UI Health Care and external audiences
Provide virtual and in-person trainings on a variety of topics
Measure and report performance of the program expectations and assess against strategic goals
Ensure compliance with all program and University policies and procedures
Oversee the development and implementation of data collection and quality improvement strategy
Measure and report performance of the grant expectations
Conduct program evaluation and quality improvement processes
Prepare written reports that accurately and effectively present the data and key findings of analysis
Provide administrative supervision of staff members. Make hiring decisions and recommendations regarding other human resources actions
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in social work, public health, or related field (social services, education, health field, psychology, public health or related human services field), or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Minimum of three years of program coordination and/or management experience
Direct experience providing training and technical assistance
Demonstrated skills in communicating with internal and external stakeholders, such as state agencies, administrators, vendors but also people with disabilities, their family members and community providers
Experience and proven comfort utilizing a variety of online communication environments and software solutions
Excellent written communication skills and experience writing technical documents
Excellent verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and lead work teams
Preferred
Experience working in the aging and/or disability service systems in Iowa is highly desirable
Experience working with program evaluation and process improvement functions
Knowledge of UI policies and procedures
Company
University of Iowa
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