Louisiana Public Health Institute
Senior Program Manager, Policy & Statewide Coordination Tobacco Free Living
Louisiana Public Health Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Job Type
Full-time
Description
ABOUT LPHI
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide, non-profit organization that has been promoting the health and well-being of Louisianians since 1997. Our 100+ employees work alongside 500+ partner organizations at the local, state, and national levels to leverage our broad expertise in public health to achieve our mission of ensuring that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well.
Our strategic plan priority areas include Racial Justice and Health Equity, Partnerships and Collaboration, A Healthier Louisiana, and A Thriving Organization. To learn more, visit lphi.org.
Why is this a great job?
(From the hiring manager)
This job is a combination of project management and leading teams through transformational community engagement that approached the work via a continuum of outreach , consult , community involvement , collaboration, and shared leadership. It combines LPHI's mission for supporting others in health, while strengthening the capacity of organizations to provide strong public health levers.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title : Senior Program Manager, Policy & Statewide Coordination Tobacco Free Living Salary : $75,000-85,000
Work Schedule : 40-hour work week
LPHI offers traditional (M-F, 8 am-5 pm), flexible (for example, M-F 10 am-7pm), and compressed work schedules (for example, M-Th 8 am-7 pm). Schedule details finalized between employee and manager. Location:
This job is hybrid position with occasional (at least 20%) travel required
LPHI maintains an office in New Orleans if the employee prefers to be hybrid or full-time in-office; Monthly attendance at in-person all staff meetings are required. Employee must reside in Louisiana during the time of employment. Team : Community Engagement/TFL
Reports To:
Senior Director, Community Engagement/TFL
Supervises:
Regional Managers (up to 6)
Primary Relationships:
CEP/TFL Leadership Team, LPHI Senior Manager, Public Policy; Louisiana Cancer Prevention & Control Program (LCP), Program Manager
Benefits:
LPHI contributes 7% of pre-tax salary to employee 401k per pay period regardless of employee contribution, after six continuous months of employment 100% paid premiums for employee health (Core plan) ,
dental, long- and short-term disability, term life insurance beginning on the first day of the month following full-time employment 100% paid Employee Assistance Program 100% paid parking at 601 Tchoupitoulas Parking Garage Traditional, flexible, or compressed work schedules Resources committed to professional development Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days: 15+ paid holidays per year that includes Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break 10 vacation days accrued per year, years 0-2 15 vacation days accrued per year, years 3-5 20 vacation days accrued per year, year 6+ 3 personal days 1 floating holiday (employee's choice) 12 sick days *Benefits are subject to change
ABOUT THE POSITION
LPHI's Community Engagement Team leads outreach, consultation, community involvement, collaboration, and shared leadership across a broad spectrum of public health programs, including The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL). TFL engages in local and statewide commercial tobacco control policy efforts that focus on tobacco-use prevention, eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke, promote cessation services, and identifying and eliminating tobacco-related disparities. TFL is comprised of a statewide team of fifteen (15) staff, including 6 regional managers who reside across the state and work with community partners to engage in state-wide programming implementation and policy, health promotion and communications, community engagement and outreach and monitoring & evaluation to eliminate tobacco use in Louisiana.
The Senior Program Manager, Policy & Statewide Coordination will be responsible for
the successful planning and implementation of multiple smoke-free and tobacco-policy related projects on the TFL team in collaboration with state, regional and national partners. providing supervision to 6 regional managers across the state in their implementation of TFL's Strategic Plan goal areas. The Senior Program Manager will develop and monitor project plans, timelines, and deliverables and be responsible for project implementation and reporting of all six regional managers. This position will support and monitor activities of internal teams, external contractors, and engaged partners for assigned projects. Developing articles, presentations, and/or health promotion materials that demonstrate TFL's tobacco prevention and control expertise. The Senior Program Manager will be supervised by the Senior Director, Community Engagement/TFL and will work collaboratively with other teams within LPHI.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Administration
Supervise up to 6 Regional Managers to meet all project needs and funding requirements, including leading the development and implementation of operational inputs on team, for example staffing plans and assignments, regional staff budgets, task and budget related spenddowns, and more. Manage reporting requirements for assigned project activities, including but not limited to program reports, evaluation and finance reports. Organize and facilitate meetings and trainings (i.e., create meeting agendas; facilitate meetings; identify action items/next steps; lead post-meeting debriefs, and follow-up to track action items; etc.). Generate and monitor subcontracts and/or other agreements with external vendors or partners as well as the overall project budget. Project Management and Implementation
Serve as the TFL policy lead, including the further development, implementation and reporting of TFL policy strategies of varying sizes and degrees of complexity; work with teams to execute projects and product development, manage timelines, and ensure high quality deliverables to internal and external stakeholders. Track project activities and progress and fulfill reporting requirements for project milestones to partners and/or funders. Collaborate with other TFL team members, including task oversight and delegation, to develop and execute TFL's workplan. Monitor project finances, including relevant project budgets, staffing allocations and financial projections and review budget recommendations and changes with supervisor on consistent basis. In collaboration with supervisor, support contracting, and other administrative processes for the team. Cultivate and manage relationships and collaborate with staff, consultants and partners, other departments and both public/governmental and private external clients/customers. Create new tools and processes, where needed, to support successful project management. Manage project data and evaluation activities, including related progress reports to highlight milestones and results. Develop and/or curate technical assistance and educational resources that benefit the field; includes conducting research, synthesizing information and developing materials tailored to specific audiences. Facilitate internal and external meetings, including communications, management and tracking of action items to advance team progress. Provide project mentorship to coordinators and interns. Present during webinars and meetings as needed. Business Development
Develop system-level approaches to coordinate efforts internally and among stakeholders. Seek and support proposal and business development activities, including but not limited to proactive review of posted opportunities, drafting letters of support, compiling supporting materials, populating templates, and reviewing drafts. Collaborate in cross-organizational initiatives that intersect with TFL. Work across teams to identify and facilitate sharing of lessons learned, best practices, and tools. Manage relationships and collaborate with staff, consultants and subcontractors, other departments and both public/governmental and private external clients/customers to support continued project sustainability and development efforts. Additional Responsibilities
Develop, plan, and implement training and technical assistance to multi-sector partners based on best practices related to commercial tobacco use policy. Lead and manage the preparation and dissemination of project-related communications such as reports and/or the community, presentations, messaging to project partners, and LPHI newsletters and social media. In partnership with the Policy and Equity Team, engage stakeholders in policy and advocacy efforts that impact a Tobacco Free Louisiana. Facilitate and assist in the development of coalitions funded by TFL. Attend and actively participate in team and LPHI-wide meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. ABOUT YOU
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in public health, social sciences, or related field required or a bachelor's degree plus equivalent experience. At least five (5) years' professional experience in public health or closely related content area. At least three (3) years of either supervisory experience of manager level staff or project management operations experience Strong project management experience. Strong writing skills Experience working on public health or social determinants of health initiatives to advance state, local, state or national policies. Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to community-based organizations, healthcare organizations, and public health agencies; coalition building and facilitation, a plus. Experience leading teams. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to travel at least 20% of the time. Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong commitment to LPHI's Strategic Plan Priorities, Mission, Vision and Values Ability to demonstrate LPHI's Core Competencies Strong Tobacco Control Experience Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong, positive relationships with colleagues and partners, both internally and externally. Exceptional emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals and groups from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience providing practice coaching or implementation support to healthcare organizations. Experience supporting grants or contracts oversight, including budget, resource, task, and timeline management Process-oriented ability to identify areas for continuous quality improvement and manage solutions implementation Experience with in-person and virtual meeting planning and coordination Facilitate internal and external meetings as needed Provide project mentorship to coordinators and interns Present during webinars and meetings as needed Support proposal and business development efforts as needed Experience with project management software (e.g., Monday.com, Asana) and/or data collection tools (e.g. REDCAP) Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (sitting or standing). Ability to operate a keyboard with repetitive motion. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal team members. Working Conditions:
This position is based in an office or home office setting. Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings. Usual workday hours or flexible schedules can be considered.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
Louisiana Public Health Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HumanResources@lphi.org .
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Louisiana Public Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including hair texture and natural hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity, status and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
*As with all positions at LPHI, this position is funded through grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. Positions are contingent upon the continuation of grant/contract funding.
Salary Description
$75,000-85,000
Full-time
Description
ABOUT LPHI
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide, non-profit organization that has been promoting the health and well-being of Louisianians since 1997. Our 100+ employees work alongside 500+ partner organizations at the local, state, and national levels to leverage our broad expertise in public health to achieve our mission of ensuring that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well.
Our strategic plan priority areas include Racial Justice and Health Equity, Partnerships and Collaboration, A Healthier Louisiana, and A Thriving Organization. To learn more, visit lphi.org.
Why is this a great job?
(From the hiring manager)
This job is a combination of project management and leading teams through transformational community engagement that approached the work via a continuum of outreach , consult , community involvement , collaboration, and shared leadership. It combines LPHI's mission for supporting others in health, while strengthening the capacity of organizations to provide strong public health levers.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title : Senior Program Manager, Policy & Statewide Coordination Tobacco Free Living Salary : $75,000-85,000
Work Schedule : 40-hour work week
LPHI offers traditional (M-F, 8 am-5 pm), flexible (for example, M-F 10 am-7pm), and compressed work schedules (for example, M-Th 8 am-7 pm). Schedule details finalized between employee and manager. Location:
This job is hybrid position with occasional (at least 20%) travel required
LPHI maintains an office in New Orleans if the employee prefers to be hybrid or full-time in-office; Monthly attendance at in-person all staff meetings are required. Employee must reside in Louisiana during the time of employment. Team : Community Engagement/TFL
Reports To:
Senior Director, Community Engagement/TFL
Supervises:
Regional Managers (up to 6)
Primary Relationships:
CEP/TFL Leadership Team, LPHI Senior Manager, Public Policy; Louisiana Cancer Prevention & Control Program (LCP), Program Manager
Benefits:
LPHI contributes 7% of pre-tax salary to employee 401k per pay period regardless of employee contribution, after six continuous months of employment 100% paid premiums for employee health (Core plan) ,
dental, long- and short-term disability, term life insurance beginning on the first day of the month following full-time employment 100% paid Employee Assistance Program 100% paid parking at 601 Tchoupitoulas Parking Garage Traditional, flexible, or compressed work schedules Resources committed to professional development Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days: 15+ paid holidays per year that includes Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break 10 vacation days accrued per year, years 0-2 15 vacation days accrued per year, years 3-5 20 vacation days accrued per year, year 6+ 3 personal days 1 floating holiday (employee's choice) 12 sick days *Benefits are subject to change
ABOUT THE POSITION
LPHI's Community Engagement Team leads outreach, consultation, community involvement, collaboration, and shared leadership across a broad spectrum of public health programs, including The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL). TFL engages in local and statewide commercial tobacco control policy efforts that focus on tobacco-use prevention, eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke, promote cessation services, and identifying and eliminating tobacco-related disparities. TFL is comprised of a statewide team of fifteen (15) staff, including 6 regional managers who reside across the state and work with community partners to engage in state-wide programming implementation and policy, health promotion and communications, community engagement and outreach and monitoring & evaluation to eliminate tobacco use in Louisiana.
The Senior Program Manager, Policy & Statewide Coordination will be responsible for
the successful planning and implementation of multiple smoke-free and tobacco-policy related projects on the TFL team in collaboration with state, regional and national partners. providing supervision to 6 regional managers across the state in their implementation of TFL's Strategic Plan goal areas. The Senior Program Manager will develop and monitor project plans, timelines, and deliverables and be responsible for project implementation and reporting of all six regional managers. This position will support and monitor activities of internal teams, external contractors, and engaged partners for assigned projects. Developing articles, presentations, and/or health promotion materials that demonstrate TFL's tobacco prevention and control expertise. The Senior Program Manager will be supervised by the Senior Director, Community Engagement/TFL and will work collaboratively with other teams within LPHI.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Administration
Supervise up to 6 Regional Managers to meet all project needs and funding requirements, including leading the development and implementation of operational inputs on team, for example staffing plans and assignments, regional staff budgets, task and budget related spenddowns, and more. Manage reporting requirements for assigned project activities, including but not limited to program reports, evaluation and finance reports. Organize and facilitate meetings and trainings (i.e., create meeting agendas; facilitate meetings; identify action items/next steps; lead post-meeting debriefs, and follow-up to track action items; etc.). Generate and monitor subcontracts and/or other agreements with external vendors or partners as well as the overall project budget. Project Management and Implementation
Serve as the TFL policy lead, including the further development, implementation and reporting of TFL policy strategies of varying sizes and degrees of complexity; work with teams to execute projects and product development, manage timelines, and ensure high quality deliverables to internal and external stakeholders. Track project activities and progress and fulfill reporting requirements for project milestones to partners and/or funders. Collaborate with other TFL team members, including task oversight and delegation, to develop and execute TFL's workplan. Monitor project finances, including relevant project budgets, staffing allocations and financial projections and review budget recommendations and changes with supervisor on consistent basis. In collaboration with supervisor, support contracting, and other administrative processes for the team. Cultivate and manage relationships and collaborate with staff, consultants and partners, other departments and both public/governmental and private external clients/customers. Create new tools and processes, where needed, to support successful project management. Manage project data and evaluation activities, including related progress reports to highlight milestones and results. Develop and/or curate technical assistance and educational resources that benefit the field; includes conducting research, synthesizing information and developing materials tailored to specific audiences. Facilitate internal and external meetings, including communications, management and tracking of action items to advance team progress. Provide project mentorship to coordinators and interns. Present during webinars and meetings as needed. Business Development
Develop system-level approaches to coordinate efforts internally and among stakeholders. Seek and support proposal and business development activities, including but not limited to proactive review of posted opportunities, drafting letters of support, compiling supporting materials, populating templates, and reviewing drafts. Collaborate in cross-organizational initiatives that intersect with TFL. Work across teams to identify and facilitate sharing of lessons learned, best practices, and tools. Manage relationships and collaborate with staff, consultants and subcontractors, other departments and both public/governmental and private external clients/customers to support continued project sustainability and development efforts. Additional Responsibilities
Develop, plan, and implement training and technical assistance to multi-sector partners based on best practices related to commercial tobacco use policy. Lead and manage the preparation and dissemination of project-related communications such as reports and/or the community, presentations, messaging to project partners, and LPHI newsletters and social media. In partnership with the Policy and Equity Team, engage stakeholders in policy and advocacy efforts that impact a Tobacco Free Louisiana. Facilitate and assist in the development of coalitions funded by TFL. Attend and actively participate in team and LPHI-wide meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. ABOUT YOU
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in public health, social sciences, or related field required or a bachelor's degree plus equivalent experience. At least five (5) years' professional experience in public health or closely related content area. At least three (3) years of either supervisory experience of manager level staff or project management operations experience Strong project management experience. Strong writing skills Experience working on public health or social determinants of health initiatives to advance state, local, state or national policies. Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to community-based organizations, healthcare organizations, and public health agencies; coalition building and facilitation, a plus. Experience leading teams. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to travel at least 20% of the time. Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong commitment to LPHI's Strategic Plan Priorities, Mission, Vision and Values Ability to demonstrate LPHI's Core Competencies Strong Tobacco Control Experience Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong, positive relationships with colleagues and partners, both internally and externally. Exceptional emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals and groups from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience providing practice coaching or implementation support to healthcare organizations. Experience supporting grants or contracts oversight, including budget, resource, task, and timeline management Process-oriented ability to identify areas for continuous quality improvement and manage solutions implementation Experience with in-person and virtual meeting planning and coordination Facilitate internal and external meetings as needed Provide project mentorship to coordinators and interns Present during webinars and meetings as needed Support proposal and business development efforts as needed Experience with project management software (e.g., Monday.com, Asana) and/or data collection tools (e.g. REDCAP) Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (sitting or standing). Ability to operate a keyboard with repetitive motion. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal team members. Working Conditions:
This position is based in an office or home office setting. Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings. Usual workday hours or flexible schedules can be considered.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
Louisiana Public Health Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HumanResources@lphi.org .
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Louisiana Public Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including hair texture and natural hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity, status and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
*As with all positions at LPHI, this position is funded through grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. Positions are contingent upon the continuation of grant/contract funding.
Salary Description
$75,000-85,000