Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Senior Program Specialist, Family Medicine
Classification Title Project Staff Associate
Department Family Medicine
Posting Number R230301
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/47207
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.99

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Department of Family Medicine, Area Health Education Center System ( AHEC ) is seeking to hire a Senior Program Specialist to assist in the successful completion of New York State's AHEC System health workforce development projects via programmatic coordination/facilitation, outreach, community advocacy and support services.

Responsibilities include:

• Development of continuing education trainings and workshops for current healthcare provider workforce and health professions student engagement/participation.
• Facilitation of community engagement training for various funded programs offered by the NYS AHEC System statewide office.
• Facilitate workshops and tabling events of the DOL funded FARE grant for successful completion of all activities, ensuring objectives and goals are met as outlined in the workplan.
• Serve on new community initiatives taskforce committee led by the NYS AHEC system statewide office in spearheading efforts to develop/implement and seek seed funding for pilot Jr. SWAG - Student Athletes with Academic Goals program.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with community partners and stakeholders (i.e. state officials and staff members, representatives of appropriate state agencies, and state associations and organizations) regarding New York State AHEC System programs, activities and policy priorities.
• Monitor/follow-up with center/regional office advocacy activities and engagements for continued statewide brand awareness of the NYS AHEC System
• Assist with the identification and recommendation of grant opportunities to further support, expand and advance the overall mission, vision, and goals of the New York State AHEC System
• Assist the Associate Director of Development and Evaluation with the preparation and submission of grant proposals, LOI , etc. to support funding sustainability of the NYS AHEC System.

Outstanding Benefits Package
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About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Education, Communications or Marketing degree, Public Health or related field with at least 3 years of related experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint). • Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking, public relations and ability to facilitate informational sessions.
• Strong networking and presentation facilitation skills. Solid experience with program promotion and advocacy.
• Excellent people skills including an ability to work with all levels of staff including entry level administrative assistants, AHEC Center Directors and large nonprofit Executives.
• Ability to work with a diverse constituency including academic students and faculty, centers and regional offices, community partners, funders and government officials.

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $55,341
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Campus Downtown Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Angela Henke
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Office Administrator
Contact's Email ahenke@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-816-7248

Posting Dates

Posted 12/21/2023
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 02/15/2024

References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents