What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager II-Office for Professional Engagement and Development (OPED) position at Mount Sinai Health System?
Description
The Program Manager supports the Director of the Discovery & Innovation Hub (DIH) in implementing and coordinating the Hub’s programs, operations, and stakeholder engagements within the Hub at the Mount Sinai Harlem Health Center. This role ensures smooth execution of initiatives, operational efficiency, and alignment of Hub activities with OPED’s institutional priorities. The Program Manager serves as liaison between internal teams, external partners, and the broader innovation ecosystem, enabling the Director to focus on strategic oversight and enterprise-level engagement.
Role Context within OPED
Embedded Within OPED’s Academic Community & Culture Core, DIH Functions As a Shared Institutional Resource Aligned With MedEd, GSBS, GME, Faculty Affairs, And Community Partners. The Program Manager Contributes To
Non-Bargaining Unit, 840 - Center for Multicultural Affairs - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine
Employer Description
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 Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences.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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation
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 $64526.72 - $125000 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.
The Program Manager supports the Director of the Discovery & Innovation Hub (DIH) in implementing and coordinating the Hub’s programs, operations, and stakeholder engagements within the Hub at the Mount Sinai Harlem Health Center. This role ensures smooth execution of initiatives, operational efficiency, and alignment of Hub activities with OPED’s institutional priorities. The Program Manager serves as liaison between internal teams, external partners, and the broader innovation ecosystem, enabling the Director to focus on strategic oversight and enterprise-level engagement.
Role Context within OPED
Embedded Within OPED’s Academic Community & Culture Core, DIH Functions As a Shared Institutional Resource Aligned With MedEd, GSBS, GME, Faculty Affairs, And Community Partners. The Program Manager Contributes To
- Supporting the integration of DIH programs with OPED’s broader professional engagement strategy
- Facilitating operational and administrative execution of innovation, digital health engagement, and community partnership initiatives
- Enabling cross-functional alignment and communication across institutional stakeholders
- Ensuring program activities are executed effectively and meet quality and impact expectations
- Support the DIH Director in planning, coordinating, and implementing all Hub programs, workshops, fellowships, and community engagement initiatives
- Support operational and administrative functions, including scheduling, documentation, communications, and reporting
- Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, helping to coordinate partnerships, collaborations, and community engagement efforts
- Track program participation, metrics, and outcomes to support program evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Coordinate logistical support for the communities we serve including DIH scholars, program participants and institutional partners
- Work alongside the Communications Manager to coordinate outreach efforts, increase engagement, and raise awareness of DIH initiatives, programs and events
- Work with internal stakeholders including the Medical Student Research Office to ensure compliance with scholarly year and summer fellow requirements
- Foster a collaborative, organizes, and professional team environment that supports the Director’s leadership and the Hub’s mission
- Bachelor?s degree required
- Master?s or advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in program management, operations, or project coordination; experience in health tech, innovation, or entrepreneurship preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and operations workflows
- Proven track record of supporting leadership while taking initiative to execute tasks independently
- Strong organizational, project coordination, and administrative skills
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with data managements, reporting, and digital tools (SharePoint, Google Suite, Slack, Microsoft Suite, Canva, TalentLMS etc.)
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse teams and external partners
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to shifting priorities
- Familiarity or experience with startups. Entrepreneurship, health innovation ecosystems, or community-based organizations is a plus
- Collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting the Director?s leadership and the Hub?s community-centered innovation work
Non-Bargaining Unit, 840 - Center for Multicultural Affairs - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine
Employer Description
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation
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 $64526.72 - $125000 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.
Salary : $64,527 - $125,000