Program Manager - Hybrid Remote

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

MVA Community Engagement/Educa

Job Summary:

In your pivotal role as Interprofessional Education Program Manager for the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance (MVA), you will oversee the planning, development, and execution of the MVA’s Inter-institutional, Interprofessional Education Faculty Collaborative and Student Project. You will collaborate closely with the two faculty co-directors from Meharry Medical College (MMC) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), as well as additional faculty, students, and community organizations, to coordinate inter-institutional and community engagement activities. You will need to be available for eight evening events across the Fall and Spring semesters, held on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM CT. This role calls for a resourceful individual to manage activities, foster effective communication, and drive collaborative efforts across various education and training programs, and you will also manage the Meharry-Vanderbilt Student Alliance (MVSA), which serves as a central resource for graduate students from Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This role emphasizes collaborative leadership and supports students' academic and professional development through structured programming and partnerships. You should be a resourceful individual to manage activities, foster effective communication, and drive collaborative efforts across various education and training programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) is required; a
Master’s degree is highly desirable
• 3-5 years of program management experience, or at least 1 year of
relevant experience with a Master’s degree
• Prior experience in the healthcare sector is preferred
• Experience working in higher education and/or academia is a plus

NOTE: This position will offer considerable work-from-home opportunities, but you should be available to come into the office a minimum of 3 days a week to participate in meetings and other local events,.

.

Founded in 1999, the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance seeks to eliminate health disparities by developing and supporting collaborative initiatives between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, community partners, and the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
Dr. Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, serves as the executive director and leads the MVA in expanding its community-engaged research initiatives while continuing to cultivate its existing programs.
The work of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance is centered around the purposeful support of health equity and healthcare access for all, training and mentoring of students and faculty, and expertise in community-engaged research. For more information, please visit https://www.meharry-vanderbilt.org/who-we-are-start/.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program)

• Lead the creation, coordination, and execution of program initiatives. 

• Manage program budget and resources, ensuring fiscal responsibility. 

• Provide training and guidance to individuals supporting the program. 

• Foster program growth and expansion by identifying and implementing new initiatives and partnerships. 

• Perform additional duties as assigned, supporting the MVA's strategic mission and goals. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance (MVSA) Progr