Strategic Cardiometabolic Health Program Lead

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University benefits

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Columbia invites applications for a full-time Program Lead to support the Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP) Cardiometabolic Arm. The role requires strong program leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to translate funding requirements into actionable operations on a statewide scale.

The position is on-site in Missouri, with responsibilities spanning collaboration with principal investigators, budget management, and stakeholder engagement to advance

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred qualifications include leadership experience in complex, multi-site programs and experience with healthcare/public health or maternal health systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Program Lead for the Cardiometabolic Arm of the Maternal Health Access Project and provide interim leadership for the Psychiatry Arm as necessary.
• Translate project goals, funding requirements, and priorities into actionable program strategy and implementation.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, timelines, staff, and deliverables; ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Lead rural expansion into Missouri and develop strategies for sustainable growth and funding development.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and represent the program in meetings and public settings.

Skills

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Team development

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Missouri-Columbia invites applications for a full-time Program Lead to support the Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP) Cardiometabolic Arm. The role requires strong program leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to translate funding requirements into actionable operations on a statewide scale.

The position is on-site in Missouri, with responsibilities spanning collaboration with principal investigators, budget management, and stakeholder engagement to advance