Program Manager I

Public Health Institute; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Health Institute (PHI) seeks a Program Manager I for the Pacific ADA Center to lead ADA training and technical assistance planning, content quality, and collaboration with partners. This remote role is largely California-based with occasional travel across other states.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will supervise TA specialists, shape project scope, and ensure accurate ADA-related content across materials and outreach.

Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience working with local government, non-profit organizations or community groups.
• 5 years of experience working in disability or related fields.
• 3 years of experience designing and conducting training programs, planning and facilitating meetings, and communicating effectively with community members and professional audiences.
• 3 years of management level experience.
• Bachelor's degree, or substitute with four additional years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in planning, administration, and coordination of the Center's ADA training and technical assistance activities.
• Supervises and mentors TA staff and supports their professional development.
• Manages day-to-day quality assurance of ADA Center projects and participates in strategic planning.
• Delivers ADA training remotely and in-person and ensures program compliance with ADA standards.

Skills

Project management

Disability field experience

Training design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Program Summary

The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.

PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 "Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work For" by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Program Manager I for the Pacific ADA Center ("Center") provides leadership in the overall planning, administration, and coordination of the Center's ADA training and technical assistance activities and support of other Center related programs. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Program Manager will oversee the accuracy and quality of resource development, training content, and technical assistance work product and supervise the Center's technical assistance specialists.

The applicant should be a professional with a proven record of successfully implementing ADA Training and Technical Assistance (TA) Programs. The person should have proficient project management skills and a high degree of technical knowledge related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability-related laws and community resources. The main purpose of the position is to ensure the quality of Center training and the promotion of a widespread understanding of, support for, and compliance with the ADA by all stakeholders with ADA rights and responsibilities in Federal Region IX.

This may be a full- or part-time position with a work schedule of up to 40 hours per week. The starting FTE and work schedule will be determined upon hire.

This is a temporary position that is expected to last up to 89 days, with the possibility of extension and transition to a regular position depending on business needs.

This is a remote position expected to travel mostly within the state of California, but occasionally to other states to perform their training & outreach responsibilities and attend meetings. The incumbent must be located in California.

Full salary range for this position: $86,029 to $127,149 per year. The typical hiring range for this position is from $86,029 (minimum) to $106,589 (midpoint), based on 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined using a variety of factors, such as the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity consideration and budget availability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership and Management

• Works with Program Director and Deputy Director to provide leadership and management of the Center's ADA training and TA program, including analysis, engagement, and implementation of priorities, partnership development, and infrastructure needs.
• Supervises and mentors technical assistance staff and seeks opportunities for their professional development.
• Provides day-to-day management and quality assurance of ADA Center projects.
• Participates in strategic planning and analysis to support the program's growth and development.

ADA Training and Technical Assistance

• Independently provides ADA training and presentations remotely and in-person.
• Promotes understanding of and compliance with the ADA by providing relevant information.
• Oversees and finalizes the scope of training and consulting services in collaboration with government, non-profit, and private sector entities.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the ADA and disseminates that knowledge to staff and the community.
• Assists with expanding training and fee-for-service opportunities for the Center.
• Works with the Center's leadership team to facilitate subcontracts and relationships with collaborators.
• Designs and implements workflow and process improvements for training and technical assistance.
• Assists with annual reporting and data tracking.
• Ensures ADA content for website, social media, listserv, and resource dissemination is factually accurate.

Project Management

• Develops and implements project management protocols to guide the training and TA program, and other grant activities as needed.
• Oversees training and TA staff, program workload, and completion of training and TA activities.
• Independently leads training and TA projects for the Center and assures that project deadlines are met.
• Takes part in planning and implementation of new Center projects.
• Provides writing and editing support related to ADA programs for project reports and grant applications.

Community Outreach and Events

• Promotes the Center with all of its stakeholders and builds ongoing partnerships.
• Represents the Center on committees and community initiatives.
• Attends and presents at necessary conferences, meetings, and trainings to promote the Center's mission.
• Assist with Center's conference content and trainings, and prepare training logistics
• Supervise student interns, as needed.

Completes other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience working with local government, non-profit organizations or community groups.
• 5 years of experience working in disability or related fields.
• 3 years of experience designing and conducting training programs, planning and facilitating meetings, and communicating effectively with community members and professional audiences.
• 3 years of management level experience.
• Bachelor's degree, or substitute with four additional years of related experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills, ability to be an effective team leader.
• Strong attention to detail when planning and setting meeting logistics. Excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent analytical skills when dissecting a problem or matter of law.
• Adaptive and flexible to changing circumstances. Dynamic and skilled in working with diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving a variety of constituents.
• Ability to develop and manage work plans and timelines, delegate tasks and engage others to meet deadlines.
• Ability to occasionally travel throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Guam, and once or twice a year to other parts of the US.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and training.
• Has a deep and broad understanding of disability disparities and disproportionately impacted populations.
• Experience understanding and explaining complex laws and regulations and translating that language into easy to understand language.
• Excellent computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, slide-development, and using the internet) and phone skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and working alongside staff with disabilities.
• Lived experience with a disability or health condition highly preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, or another language.
• A master's degree or higher in Public Health or related fields, such as public health, policy, social welfare, law, or social work.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS

This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties. However, based on the FTE, salary level of the employee, or federal/state/local laws, the employee may be classified as nonexempt.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Public Health Institute is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and to make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. To this end, the PHI will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and we offer employment opportunities (and throughout employment treat our employees) fairly and equitably without regard to these characteristics.

Additional information about PHI's benefits and compensation offerings can be found here.

ADA Statement

The Public Health Institute is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Recruitment Team at least 48 hours in advance at [e-mail].