Senior Associate Director, Programs- Winship Cancer Institute

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About Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Dedicated to discovering cures for cancer and inspiring hope, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a prestigious distinction given to the top tier of cancer centers nationwide for making breakthroughs against cancer. Winship is researching, developing, teaching, and providing novel and highly effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat, and survive cancer. Cancer care at Winship includes leading cancer specialists collaborating across disciplines to tailor treatment plans to each patient’s needs and type of cancer; innovative therapies and clinical trials; comprehensive patient and family support services; and a personalized care experience aimed at easing the burden of cancer. Winship is Where Science Becomes Hope®. For more information, visit winshipcancer.emory.edu.

Winship is seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Associate Director of Programs

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Directs the strategic planning, development, and implementation of a program.
• Serves as a liaison and key spokesperson to various committees and organizations.
• Responds to inquiries and assists in promoting the program.
• Assists with policy formulation, strategy development, and the management of daily operations.
• May collaborate with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
• Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and writes publishable articles and papers.
• May supervise staff.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and seven years of professional experience related to the program and previous supervisory and program/project management experience,
• OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALFICATIONS:

• Master's degree
• extensive experience in grant pre- and post-award management, grant writing and project management preferably in an academic setting.
• Experience with a CCSG grant .
• Strong leadership and team management skills, excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, superior communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grants management software are required.
• Cancer research environment and familiarity with federal and non-federal funding agencies and their requirements.
  
  

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.

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