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Job Summary

The Program Director is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the Automotive Safety Program (ASP).

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Ensures program operations and activities adhere to applicable federal, state, and university policies and procedures.
• Provides direct supervision to staff.
• Serves as a resource on child occupant protection and special needs transportation.
• Develops and manages effective partnerships with key stakeholders including the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, IUSOM staff, National Safety Council, Safe Kids Worldwide, partner organizations, and families and caregivers.
• Develops program ideas and grant objectives, formulates funding proposals, and completes necessary procedures for renewal and/or expansion of existing projects.
• Monitors compliance with grant requirements, including monthly and annual reporting to funding sources. Ensures responsible stewardship of funds.
• Provides guidance to staff and direction on projects and activities.
• Participates in hiring staff, provides training, and supports professional development. Edits written work, evaluates performance, and provides feedback. Initiates and implements disciplinary actions as necessary. Primary ownership.
• Provides leadership in curriculum development including Refresher Course Curriculum.
• Develops and conducts trainings, workshops, in-services, and presentations on child passenger safety for families, health professionals, and other audiences.
• Provides technical support to families and professionals. Provides standard child passenger safety technical assistance over the phone, by email, website, appointments, and social media.
• Provides assistance and coordination of child passenger safety outreach to underserved/vulnerable populations in Indiana counties without CPSTs or inspection stations.
• Develops research protocols, and outcome assessments and prepare reports for publication.
• Shares results of programs and research by writing for general and professional audiences and presenting information at professional meetings and conferences.

General Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational management of support staff.
• Establishes short-term operational objectives.
• Identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and/or operational efficiency.
• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
• Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff.
• Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; impacts, and is held accountable for, the performance of team and/or assigned staff.
• Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve user support operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
• Keeps next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree preferably in business, management or related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in public health, health care, education or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of program management or related experience.

Preferred

• 5 years of professional experience, preferably in public health or injury prevention.
• Proposal and budget development and management experience.
• Experience with media, including social media.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver¿s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Preferred

• Certified child passenger safety technician, but will train.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.

Preferred

• Strong leadership skills including directing, setting priorities, and coaching.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Values the role education plays in affecting positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience working with priority populations.
• Ability to maintain client or research participant confidentiality.
• Knowledge of child passenger safety, including special needs transportation, and injury prevention.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This role includes in-state and out-of-state travel.

The person in this position must have reliable transportation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$65,000 - $75,000 per year based on experience, skill level, education, and training.

Work Hours

Some evening and weekend work.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Program Management

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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