What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, EmWell position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
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Benefits
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be . We provide:
The Program Manager, Workplace Well-Being supports the system-wide workplace well-being strategy across Emory Healthcare and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center. This role partners with clinical, operational, academic, and human resources leaders to advance initiatives that improve professional fulfillment, reduce burnout, and strengthen organizational culture.
The Program Manager manages, develops, and coordinates EmWELL outreach and programming aligned with system priorities, including workforce engagement, peer support, operational efficiency initiatives (GROSS), and a data-informed well-being strategy. This position plays a key role in implementing programs that promote workforce resilience, support leadership engagement, and advance a culture of well-being across the enterprise.
The role requires strong program management, collaboration, and analytical capabilities to support multiple initiatives, ensure alignment with organizational priorities, and track program effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Program Strategy and Implementation
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 Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Be inspired . Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
Benefits
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be . We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
- And more
The Program Manager, Workplace Well-Being supports the system-wide workplace well-being strategy across Emory Healthcare and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center. This role partners with clinical, operational, academic, and human resources leaders to advance initiatives that improve professional fulfillment, reduce burnout, and strengthen organizational culture.
The Program Manager manages, develops, and coordinates EmWELL outreach and programming aligned with system priorities, including workforce engagement, peer support, operational efficiency initiatives (GROSS), and a data-informed well-being strategy. This position plays a key role in implementing programs that promote workforce resilience, support leadership engagement, and advance a culture of well-being across the enterprise.
The role requires strong program management, collaboration, and analytical capabilities to support multiple initiatives, ensure alignment with organizational priorities, and track program effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Program Strategy and Implementation
- Support the implementation and evaluation of system-level well-being initiatives, including peer support programming (e.g., EmBRACE), leadership engagement efforts, and culture-focused well-being initiatives.
- Develop and execute programs and projects aligned with departmental and organizational objectives.
- Partner with leadership to develop departmental short- and long-term goals and objectives.
- Analyze departmental strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints to inform strategic planning.
- Meet with leadership and stakeholders to review program progress and identify future opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Track departmental budgets against the approved business plan and ensure compliance with fiscal guidelines.
- Review year-to-date expenditures regularly and take corrective action as necessary.
- Support operational initiatives focused on workforce engagement and organizational efficiency.
- Collect, organize, and analyze data to measure program effectiveness and outcomes.
- Generate and provide accurate reports to leadership and regulatory entities regarding program performance, growth, and improvement.
- Utilize data insights to support strategic decision-making and continuous program improvement.
- Coordinate and manage multiple meetings each month in support of EmWELL committees and workgroups.
- Develop and facilitate meetings, ensuring clear agendas, documentation, and follow-up actions.
- Provide administrative and strategic support to EmWELL leadership.
- Maintain and organize shared files across collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
- Monitor the EmWELL email inbox daily and escalate time-sensitive matters appropriately.
- Attend educational in-services across Emory sites to support program awareness and engagement.
- Participate in professional organizations and activities to stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and developments related to workplace well-being.
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in program management, project coordination, or a related operational leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple initiatives and coordinating complex programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to remain adaptable within evolving healthcare and academic environments.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to track progress, evaluate outcomes, and align initiatives with organizational priorities.
- Experience working within a healthcare system, academic medical center, or large complex organization.
- Experience supporting workforce engagement, wellness initiatives, or organizational culture programs.
- Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
- Experience using data and reporting tools to measure program effectiveness and outcomes.
- Professional training and experience in the mental health space (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related discipline) is strongly preferred.
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 Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.