Associate Director, Public Health Research & Grants

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

James Madison University’s Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) seeks an Associate Director of Research and Public Health in Harrisonburg, VA. This exempt, full-time role leads research evaluation, guides grant-funded programs, and partners with state entities to advance public health projects.

The successful candidate will mentor faculty and students, oversee data collection and reporting, and help secure external funding to sustain IIHHS initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Psychometrics, Nursing, or related field.
• Experience leading collaborative research projects.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Grant writing experience and ability to administer grant-funded projects.
• Ability to mentor faculty and students in research.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Aufgaben

• Lead IIHHS initiatives and research/evaluation projects.
• Supervise research teams and ensure contract compliance.
• Prepare grant proposals and pursue external funding.
• Contribute to annual reporting and data visualization.
• Mentor students and faculty researchers.
• Manage budgets and administrative functions.
• Collaborate with partners and funding agencies.
• Promote an inclusive workplace culture.

Kenntnisse

Research leadership

Data analysis

Grant management

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Health Sciences / Public Health / related field

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Survey development tools

Data analysis software

Jobbeschreibung

James Madison University’s Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) seeks an Associate Director of Research and Public Health in Harrisonburg, VA. This exempt, full-time role leads research evaluation, guides grant-funded programs, and partners with state entities to advance public health projects.

The successful candidate will mentor faculty and students, oversee data collection and reporting, and help secure external funding to sustain IIHHS initiatives.