Job Description:

Assistant Director of Operations, Mary Amelia Center for Women's Health Equity Research (MAC)Department of Social Behavioral and Population Science

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Assistant Director of Operations (ADO) will contribute to strategic planning efforts and program development efforts and will coordinate and manage multiple aspects of the Mary Amelia Center for Women's Health Equity Research (MAC), including several projects and initiatives. Duties will include supervision and management of center staff and student research assistants. ADO will be responsible for overall management of MAC research projects, evaluation activities, in addition to overseeing outreach and dissemination. ADO may also participate in select training activities as needed. The AOD will work closely with MAC leadership to shape program priorities, seek funding opportunities, and produce annual reports. Additionally, they will build partnerships within and beyond the university, representing MAC at events and coordinating activities with external collaborators. The ADO should also have a capacity for leadership, managing a diverse workforce, goal setting, and conflict resolution so that effectiveness and efficiency of MAC is maintained at a high level.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in a public health or social science related field.* Extensive experience with research and research project management.* Experience working with government and local community organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's Degree* Outreach and community engagement experience.* Experience working in maternal and child, family, or women's health research.* Experience interacting with diverse populations in the New Orleans community.

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