The department of Surgery is seeking to hire a full time Project Policy Analyst to perform analytical studies on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues in support of a function, research initiatives, program and / or organizational unit, or in research of new or changing systems and programs. In this role you would assist in policy and program planning, development, administration, management, and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities of the role will consist of staff management, special project management and financial duties:
Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.
Develops
staffing plans to ensure goals and objectives are met and completed.
Manages highly complex analyses across a broad spectrum of organizational and / or research programs,
policies, and initiatives.
Makes decisions on performance, salary actions, hiring decisions, and other human resources related
issues of managed staff.
Manages highly complex analyses across a broad spectrum of organizational and/or research programs,
policies, and initiatives.
Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.
Develops and coordinates policy communications; formulates strategies for education, analysis and
implementation.
Research and summarize best practices in the field. Manage teams charged with implementation.
Develops and advocates solutions to system issues, including developing and implementing new
systems, policies, processes, and programs.
Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several
functional areas, unit and/or customers or external stakeholders.
Responsible for administering the budget for managed function/initiative.
Ensuring delegated projects
remain on time and one budget.
Manages the accountability and stewardship financial and p
Pay Range:
Qualifications
Master’s degree in public health or similar field or a combination of equivalent years of education, training and experience.
Minimum 5-7 years research experience in community-based and academic medical settings or similar setting.
Strong methodological background in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with leadership, and lead and direct subordinates.
Position requires interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels.
Advanced knowledge of organization and research-specific computer applications
Demonstrated experience working on campus, medical center or other university setting and various external venues.
In-depth knowledge of policies, practices, and systems; human and other resource planning; client services oriented; has good listening, critical thinking, analytical, research and comprehensive project management skills.
Ability to travel, as necessary.
Ability to work flexible hours and weekends, when necessary.
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