Senior Program Manager

Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (cdrewu.edu)

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.

CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of South Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Under the supervision of the Director, CDU Pathways and School Partnership Programs, the Sr. Program Manager will provide leadership and operational management for all Pathways Programs initiatives that create access, exposure, and advancement opportunities for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds.

 

The SPM is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, coordination, and implementation of CDU’s Pathways Programs. The Sr. Program Manager will create initiatives to drive academic enrichment, mentorship, career exposure, and experiential learning activities, that prepare students for success in higher education and the health workforce. They will ensure that all program goals, deliverables, and reporting requirements are met in alignment with CDU’s mission of advancing health equity and social justice.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development & Strategic Oversight:

• Manage the design, development, and execution of multiple complex Pathways programs, ensuring alignment with CDU’s mission and goals.
• Establish program objectives, timelines, and performance indicators, ensuring measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Manage communications, deliverables, and strategic alignment across internal departments and external stakeholders.

 

Program Implementation & Student Success:

• Oversee daily operations of all Pathways programs, including curriculum delivery, mentoring, and STEMM enrichment activities.
• Coordinate logistics, materials, and schedules to ensure smooth execution of workshops, events, and internships.
• Monitor student engagement, track retention metrics, and implement initiatives that support persistence and academic advancement of each program.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement:

• Develop, build and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, academic institutions, and funders.
• Serve as the main liaison with government, philanthropic, and institutional partners to align program goals and resources.
• Manage and lead all outreach, recruitment, and engagement strategies that strengthen community impact and student participation.

Data Management, Evaluation & Reporting:

• Manage and maintain systems for tracking student outcomes, program effectiveness, and key performance metrics.
• Collaborate with analysts to develop data dashboards, reports, and insights to inform decision-making and funding reports.
• Use evaluation results to guide strategic improvements and demonstrate program impact.

 

Staff Supervision & Operational Leadership:

• Manage and oversee all program staff (coordinators, assistants, clerks), interns, and volunteers; provide training, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate HR processes, including onboarding, scheduling, and professional development.
• Ensure effective use of project management tools and operational systems for program efficiency.

 

Financial & Grant Management:

• Oversee the budgeting program, monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing financial reports
• Support the development and reporting of grants, contracts, and proposals related to Pathways and student success initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance and Sponsored Programs offices to ensure fiscal accountability and timely reporting.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports to the Director.

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with university policies and program standards. 

• Perform additional tasks assigned to support program success. 

 

Qualifications/ Requirements:

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in public health, Education, Human Services, or related fields.
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