Project Director (PHIT4DC)

Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/4

Salary Range: $75,328- $78,215

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Various Locations

The University of the District of Columbia is seeking a temporary Project Director to support the four-year “Public Health Information Technology for DC” (PHIT4DC) Cooperative Agreement Grant project. Note: this position shall end on 09/20/2025. The overarching goal of the PHIT4DC project is to train and increase the number of public health informatics professionals in Wards 7 and 8 who can improve the delivery of professional community healthcare services to disadvantaged racial/ethnic minority populations in Wards 7 and 8 by employing modern standards and data science/computing technology knowledge, skills, and abilities effectively. The Project Director will collaborate with consortium partners, advisory members, and all key stakeholders across various federal agencies, universities, community partners, and program officials.

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is seeking a Project Director to work on a federally funded grant project. The project focuses on enhancing and/or developing designated healthcare specific training programs provided by the two participating University partners to train and place students in underserved communities to serve underserved communities and populations. This position provides opportunities to work in exciting and high impact program development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation activities with university representatives and leaders while creating a strong and long-term sustainable impact on the targeted communities. The Project Director position is for one year and can be renewed for up to three years, subject to program performance and the availability of funds .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, prepare, and submit grant progress reports in coordination with the Principle Investigators, the external evaluator(s), the Office of University Research, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records and details of all grant spending activities in accordance with the approved spending plan for the for the cooperative agreement and in compliance with the OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Order and oversee timely payment of all grant invoices.
• Spearhead and efficiently and effectively support all communication activities, included but not limited to organizing meetings, workgroups, and all administrative and logistical activities, as required.
• Organize outreach activities, meetings, internal and external workshops and events in coordination with the Principal Investigators.
• Coordinate organized fulfillment of all activities and action items to ensure smooth transactions amongst all key stakeholders, external entities, and others as directed by the Principal Investigators.
• Assist with maintaining and managing all sponsor engagement, business development, and marketing and outreach activities.

Other Duties

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Coordinate all required cooperative agreement grant communication activities including communications with the funder partners.
• Represent the PHIT4DC consortium and attend sponsor and related meetings.
• develop, implement, track/monitor, and evaluate established processes, procedures, etc.
• Conduct and manage all data collection and reporting activities associated with the project.
• Monitor and track all associated approved budgets including ensuring compliance with Federal guidelines, spending plans and University policies and procedures.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in project management and administrative duties.
• 3+ years supervision experience
• Knowledge of MS office tools, and other commonly utilized software platforms, website development and improvement, impeccable verbal and written communication skills
• 3+ years’ experience conducting cross-collaborative project management activities skills and ability to work with others amicably.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health insurance and annual (vacation) and sick leave only. Part-time selectee will be eligible for annual (vacation) and sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

E q ual Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .