Program Director I, Pediatrics

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for a significant function or program within a major department, institute, or division that has organizational impact.  Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the assigned program or functional area and is responsible for maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships to both internal and external colleagues and associates.  Assures leadership decisions are implemented in a positive and timely manner.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree with three years of progressive and applicable experience in the area to be served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the day-to-day delivery of program or functional area services. 
2. Continuously analyzes systems and processes.  Develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes in a timely manner. 
3. Creates evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
4. Initiates and set goals for programs and functional area according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
5. Assists leader with budget development and planning. Ensures areas of responsibility meet fiscal requirements and monitors expenditures.
6. Ensures program and functional area operations and activities adhere to any legal guidelines and internal policies.
7. Keeps senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
8. Develops appropriate communication and communication methods to facilitate the flow of
9. information and maximize effective communication throughout the program.  Communicates services with other departments and vendors as applicable.
10. Facilitates and/or conducts individual and group presentations as needed.
11. May supervise the work and manage performance of assigned staff.
12. Participates in committees as appropriate.
13. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of functional area to be served
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong project and process management skills
• Knowledge of program/project management techniques and methods
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
• Working knowledge of all MS Office applications including Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to achieve results with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Motivated self-starter
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytic skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, comfortable environment

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise. 

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all. 

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.