The University of Maryland Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) seeks an experienced and strategic Community Program Manager to lead the Baltimore City Cancer Program (BCCP), a longstanding community-based initiative affiliated with UMGCCC, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the Maryland Department of Health. BCCP delivers cancer screening, education, and high-quality, no-cost health services to uninsured and underserved individuals throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area. The selected candidate will have a unique opportunity to drive the program’s continued growth and expansion in collaboration with UMGCCC and funding partners, while exercising significant autonomy. This role oversees clinical, non-clinical, and administrative staff and reports to the BCCP Medical Director and UMGCCC Administration. Experience in financial and grant management is required.
- Manages one or more community (internal and/or external) based program(s) of substantive size and budget. Coordinates the daily clinical, non-clinical and administrative activities and staff functions to ensure the highest quality programming for all participants. Provide solutions to issues and judgment outside of pre-established guidelines or processes.
- Sets goals and creates tactics to achieve program objectives. Hires and trains staff as needed.
- Plans and coordinates daily activities of social services or community-based program(s), including developing protocols of service in compliance with regulations and program work plans in accordance with specifications and funding limitations in order to shape the program.
- Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates professional, research, and/or clerical staff.
- Oversees record keeping, data collection, management, and analysis. Prepares and presents program reports and budgets.
- Coordinates and assists in training programs for volunteers, professionals and/or the community.
- Manages an annual $1.2M grant award that encompasses staff support, cancer screening and care referrals, and cancer education activities. Experience in grant management and program finance is required.
- Supervises Community Outreach Workers, Community engagement staff and administrative positions.
- Identifies and pursues outside funding sources. Researches grants and participates in grant writing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's degree. Degree in social sciences, such as social work or psychology preferred. Master's degree may be required based on associated licensure. Experience: Four (4) years of experience involving program planning and coordination experience, preferably in community or university setting. Supervision: Two (2) years of work coordination, training, or supervision. Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Accomplishes responsibilities by primarily (>50%) performing significant managerial functions within area of responsibility. Possess subject matter expertise in a professional discipline. Achieves objectives through coordinated efforts of others, typically by managing recruitment, engagement, performance, and development of employees. Develops, implements, and manages goals and objectives. Participates in strategic planning. Determines and enforces processes, practices, and/or policies. Manages operations, workflow, projects, and/or systems that have strategic impact. Accountable for operational and/or financial resources. Accountable for legal and policy compliance. Manages the daily operations, typically, of a work unit (group(s) or team(s) of staff who perform similar type work) or function (division(s), program(s), or specialized unit(s) within a department). Develops and achieves broadly stated goals and objectives in alignment with defined strategy. Primarily responsible for overall execution of results. Wide latitude to make managerial decisions within area of responsibility. Recommends financial, personnel, and significant strategic decisions for upper senior professional approval. Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
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