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Deputy Project Director

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Career Title:

Deputy Project Director Department:

Nursing Programs Salary Hiring Range:

$65,000-$100,000 annual salary Note:

The salary hiring range is capped due to federal award FLSA:

Exempt Grant Information:

Grant# SM-24-009 The Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association (ANA) grew as a response to the lack of mental health and substance abuse nurse professionals who could provide culturally competent care to an increasingly diverse population with ever-expanding needs for mental health and substance abuse disorders services, research, advocacy, and policy development. Through the MFP, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides federal grants to increase the number of PhD prepared nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists from underrepresented minority groups who will: Conduct research about substance abuse and mental health disorders prevention and treatment within minority populations, across all groups and in a variety of settings. Assume leadership roles in the initiation of scientific investigations and service utilization phenomena that occur among minority populations. Expand and contribute to the evidence-based practice of substance abuse and mental health disorders prevention and treatment among minority populations throughout the lifespan. Function as leaders and members of interdisciplinary research, public health policy, and direct-service care teams with the objective of improving the overall health status of minority populations. Career Summary: The Nursing Programs/MFP/SAMHSA team is seeking a high-performing and dedicated Deputy Project Director (DPD). In this role, the DPD will partner with the Project Director and other MFP team members on strategy development to include increasing visibility and relevance within the broader nursing community. Join the American Nurses Association (ANA) and be part of the team building a healthy world through the power of nurses. Our goals are to (1) Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally, (2) Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity, and (3) Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses. Our core values of trust, inclusiveness, innovation, and empowerment guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace where employees can thrive. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off. Our modern office spaces are designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The collaborative culture and supportive team environment make ANA a great place to grow your career. What you will do: Partner with the Project Director on all components across programming, to include developing a pathways program that provides outreach, education and raises awareness of behavioral health employment and career opportunities and training pathways for high school, community college, and vocational/technical trade school students. Contribute to the visibility of the MFP by participating in ANA leadership and other organizational meetings, bringing ideas and information back to the team to increase MFP’s effectiveness and impact. Serve as the secondary liaison to the Advisory Committee through oversight, scheduling quarterly meetings, developing agendas, and following up on action items. Share knowledge dissemination around specific psychiatric mental health and substance use nursing and emerging practice areas, including developing the alumni biographical portfolio to facilitate requests from organizations pursuing mental health and substance use subject matter experts. Identify best practices to improve internal systems with an eye toward future needs and budget realities, seeking out additional sources of funding and/or sponsorships to augment SAMHSA MFP funding. What you bring to ANA: Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred but not required. Related Work Experience: 3-5 years of federal grant funding and knowledge of the grant development process. Skills and Experience: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to translate data into clear messages for a wide range of audiences. Ability to work as part of a team, both as a leader and in a supporting capacity. Passionate about providing a long-term, innovative vision while creating pragmatic solutions to day-to-day challenges. Experience managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement systems and processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency. High degree of integrity and dependability, with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage time, deliverables, and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity and adhere to ANA Code of Conduct Policy. What ANA Offers You: Join us and become a “Nurse Advocate” for the more than 5 million Registered Nurses in the United States. Every role within ANA contributes to a healthier world through the “Power of Nurses.” An opportunity to help transform a 127-year-old organization to meet the future needs and demands within Health Care. Deep commitment to DEIBA. Be a role model for embracing and empowering the uniqueness of every employee. Continuously innovating through creative and strategic initiatives. Exceptional benefits including 401K retirement contributions of up to 7%, generous PTO including the week-off between Dec 25th and Jan 1st, in addition to Personal Days-off, 11 paid Holidays, excellent health/medical benefits, and much more. Commitment to your career development and advancement through ANA learning and development programs. Work Schedule: Hybrid employees must work a minimum of 20% in the office. Location: Our main office is located at: 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Learn more about the American Nurses Association Enterprise: https://www.nursingworld.org/ana-enterprise-jobs/ The American Nurses Association Enterprise: Founded in 1896, The ANA Enterprise is the family of non-profit companies that comprise the American Nurses Association: the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation. Equal Opportunity Employer: The ANA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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