PACT Assistant Director

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Director for the Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT) initiative on Columbus' Near East Side. This senior role drives strategy, program planning, and operations to revitalize the community and improve quality of life for residents, workers, worshippers, and travelers.

The role leads the full lifecycle of program development, supervises project consultants and interns, and ensures plans, KPIs, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree may be desirable.
• 6 years of relevant experience required; 8–12 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle of program and project development from concept to implementation.
• Supervise project consultants and interns.
• Develop and manage detailed work plans; establish KPIs.
• Prepare clear updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners; provide consultative support; drive cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

The Assistant Director, Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT), plays a pivotal role in driving the multifaceted effort to revitalize a historic neighborhood and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, worship, and travel within Columbus’ Near East Side. Reporting to the Executive Director, this senior-level role brings specialized expertise in strategic planning, business operations, and project execution to ensure programs and initiatives are thoughtfully designed, effectively implemented, and consistently aligned with PACT’s priorities and long-term community transformation goals.

The Assistant Director leads the full lifecycle of program and project development from concept formulation through implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. This includes supervising project consultants and interns, developing and managing detailed work plans, establishing key performance indicators, and preparing clear, timely updates and reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical thinking, program management capability, and the ability to translate complex ideas for an array of audiences. The Assistant Director collaborates with and provides consultative support to a broad range of partners, requiring exceptional influencing, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills. As a specialized individual contributor, the Assistant Director aligns strategy with operational resources, drives cross-functional coordination, and contributes to long-term organizational and community vitality.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable. 6 years of relevant experience required. 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Function: Business Planning and Operations

Subfunction: Business Operations

Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Level: S4 Senior

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.