Founding Director, Practice, Research & Spiritual Care

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

24 annual leave days per year

18 sick days per year

Health insurance and benefits

Retirement savings with 6% match

Job summary

West Virginia University invites applications for a Founding Director for Practice, Research, and Community Integration within the PRISM Center of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. This senior role leads clinical, educational, research, wellbeing, and community engagement initiatives across the Center's pillars.

The Director will translate the PRISM Center's vision into sustainable programs, collaborating with clinicians, researchers, faith communities, and community organizations to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, health services, or related field.
• Eight (8)+ years in healthcare, behavioral health, academic medicine, or related fields.
• Three (3)+ years in leadership, program oversight, budget management, or initiative development.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
• All qualifications must be met by employment start.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of PRISM Center programs.
• Operationalize strategic priorities with the Chair of Behavioral Medicine.
• Set measurable goals, performance metrics, and sustainable processes.
• Develop partnerships with faith, community, and healthcare sectors.
• Oversee education, training, and curricula for clinicians and staff.
• Guide research, evaluation, and dissemination activities.
• Manage budgets, resources, and administrative compliance.
• Foster an interdisciplinary, mission-driven team culture.
• Represent the Center with external partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Data-informed decision making

Education

Master's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Experience in healthcare/academic medicine leadership

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

West Virginia University invites applications for a Founding Director for Practice, Research, and Community Integration within the PRISM Center of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. This senior role leads clinical, educational, research, wellbeing, and community engagement initiatives across the Center's pillars.

The Director will translate the PRISM Center's vision into sustainable programs, collaborating with clinicians, researchers, faith communities, and community organizations to