Deputy Program Director, Academy for Community Behavioral Health

Deputy Program Director, Academy for Community Behavioral Health

SUPERVISION (20%)

Consistent with RF HR policies and ILS and Academy protocols and values:

• • Directly supervise key staff positions (e.g. 3-5 FT and PT staff roles), which may include senior subject matter experts, specialists, program managers, or associates
  • This includes staff recruitment and orientation; ongoing supervision, coaching, and performance management; and disciplinary actions, where needed
  • Support the evaluation of course curricula and training effectiveness; provide accurate, strengths-based guidance to improve programs
  • Help maintain and model a productive, compassionate, and collaborative work culture
  • Promote the professional development of staff and consultants, including by identifying and supporting opportunities for team members to expand skills and expertise; progressively advance their roles; or present or publish work

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (10%)

• • Build and maintain relationships with key constituents
  • Facilitate regular communications (e.g. meetings, updates) between the Academy and sponsor agencies
  • Act as key point of contact for specific stakeholders or projects, as needed
  • Organize, facilitate, or represent the Academy in routine meetings
  • Diagnose challenges, co-develop solutions, and support implementation
  • Represent the Academy publicly; clearly and accurately represent the Academy’s mission, approach, and services

Other duties as assigned.

Across all responsibilities, the Deputy Program Director will:

1. Demonstrate strong professional judgment, including through:
   • Clear and effective communication
   • Sound decision making, determining when to elevate key decisions or risks to senior leaders
   • Proactive, considered responses to challenges
2. Demonstrate perspective-taking and respect for all stakeholders
3. Ensure that the Academy’s daily operations serve and reflect the Academy’s vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities
4. Ensure the efficient and effective use of resources, in line with Academy goals and values
5. Exercise a high degree of autonomy, leading projects from concept through completion in line with Academy standards and values
6. Center diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at all stages of project design and execution
7. Center regard for NYC non-profit care providers and the communities they serve

QUALIFICATIONS

We seek a collaborative leader with a demonstrated record of excellence. We understand that candidates may not have all the skills we seek below. We encourage those who are interested and have relevant expertise to apply.

Minimum requirements for the position

1. Advanced degree in a related field, and no fewer than ten (10) years of relevant professional experience with progressive responsibility. Substantial relevant experience may be considered in place of an advanced degree.
2. At least 5 years’ experience supervising direct reports. Experience supervising consultants a plus.
3. Successful experience in a senior manager or administrator role, including project management and budget management.
4. A record of successfully creating or leading learning and capacity-building programs, particularly in behavioral health; advanced knowledge of instructional design and curriculum development.
5. Advanced knowledge of community behavioral health, such as through:
   • Demonstrated competence, continued learning, or contributions to knowledge or practice in one or more Academy focus areas
   • Demonstrated successful experience equipping others to apply behavioral health skills. Experience providing comprehensive capacity building support (beyond initial training) preferred
   • Experience delivering and managing evidence-supported behavioral health interventions in community settings
   • Demonstrated commitment to addressing mental health impacts of racism
6. Strong project management skills, preferably with 3+ years’ experience managing complex learning and development initiatives.
7. Strong interpersonal skills for working effectively with external and internal partners and stakeholders.
8. Strong written and verbal communication skills to produce clear, accurate, relevant, and timely materials and updates of various kinds (e.g. public resources, sponsor briefings, scholarship).
9. Ability to articulate the Academy’s vision, mission, values, goals, and services.
10. Strong computer skills; fluency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook), Zoom, and online survey tools. Familiarity with learning management systems a plus.
11. Ability to balance independent and highly collaborative work; set priorities; manage on-time, high-quality task and project completion; and, adapt to changing situations and priorities.
12. Interest in and commitment to the Academy’s vision, mission, and values.
13. A high degree of reliability and integrity.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred qualifications may include one or more of:

• • Senior manager or leadership experience in higher education, technical assistance, or another related setting. Experience managing city, state, federal, or private grants/contracts a plus.
  • Experience working in or with, or knowledge of, New York City non-profit care providers (e.g. community-based organizations, government agencies, or other related settings).
  • Familiarity with task sharing and integrated care models.
  • Experience managing the development and delivery of virtual instructor-led courses.
  • Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
  • Experience working to advance racial, economic, or social justice.

Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a continuous basis. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Pay Range:

$123,000 - $128,000

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.