Senior Project Director (Contingent)

Company Description

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

Job Description

Strong Candidate Identified

The U. S. Division’s Health Promotion, Practice, and Innovation (HPPI) Portfolio has an opening for a Senior Project Director of Women’s Behavioral Health, reporting to HPPI Distinguished Advisor in EDC’s Waltham, MA, office. This position is contingent on continued project funding over the anticipated 5-year period. Most of this person’s time will be dedicated to leading a national technical assistance (TA) center focused on women’s mental health and substance use. This TA center aims to fill vital gaps in provider knowledge and ability to treat the mental health (MH) and substance use (SU) disorders of women across the nation. The work of this center will provide important training and technical assistance to healthcare providers including physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, nursing, social work, counseling, and others involved in the holistic care of women that will enhance their capacity to serve women across the nation in the core health specialties of MH and SU, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), pediatrics, emergency services, crisis services, and primary care to address the diverse needs of women with, or at risk for, mental and substance use disorders (SUD), including those who were greatly impacted by COVID-19.

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies and procedures.

The Senior Project Director is responsible for the programmatic and technical success as well as for administrative, business, and financial viability of the TA center. They are primarily responsible for the production and management of resources to meet project development and implementation objectives. They also may direct other high impact programs or projects, training for project activities, technical and creative production, and deliverable review processes. On any given project, the Senior Project Director plans revisions, sets priorities and evaluates progress. They define project staff roles and responsibilities as well as determine resource needs, arranging appropriate internal and/or subcontracted services.

You will:

• Offer senior-level technical content support on the TAC as well as on other, relevant EDC projects
• Present project progress and/or results in public fora and/or in publications
• Develop policies and procedures to improve project management efficiency, quality, consistency or effectiveness
• Generate additional work related to women’s behavioral health through business development efforts
• Build positive and productive client, vendor, and funder relations
• Coordinate the work of team leaders and/or project staff who may be in the field or remote sites
• Supervise technical and/or administrative staff; and may have administrative supervision over 3 – 5 staff and provide technical direction to additional staff
• Organize portfolio activities that align with the strategic goals of EDC’s work in health and early childhood

Qualifications

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements: 

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required in public health, psychology, or social work

Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years related experience, with 4–6 years of complex project management experience, including budget responsibility and staff supervision 
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details
• Nationally known in their field of expertise

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:

• PhD or equivalent in a related discipline

Additional Information

EDC affirms its steadfast commitment to uphold the highest standards of conduct, ensuring the protection of all individuals from misconduct, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of these rights. Safeguarding refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect individuals, particularly vulnerable groups, from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 

EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid holidays 
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees 
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Pre-tax transport benefit 
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund) 
• Paid sick time and personal time annually 
• Parental leave 
• Employee assistance program 

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range (full-time equivalent) of approximately $100,000 to $135,000. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.