Tampa,FL,USA Airport($73.9k-$120.2k/Year) | Hiring

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a premier research university and academic medical center known for its innovation, commitment to excellence, and impactful contributions to health and science. UAB consistently ranks among the top public universities in the United States for research expenditure and is recognized for fostering a collaborative environment where interdisciplinary teams thrive. Its dedication to advancing health care, education, and research serves as a foundation for the development of initiatives that improve community and population health on a local, national, and global scale. The university's commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment where talent is nurtured, and new ideas are welcomed, fostering an atmosphere conducive to cutting-edge research and transformative discoveries. The Program Director III role at UAB is a leadership position central to the newly established NIH P50 Disability Health Promotion Research Center (DHPRC). This role is designed to provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring that the center meets its ambitious goals in advancing disability health promotion through research, outreach, and community engagement. The Program Director III will coordinate activities across multiple cores: the Administrative Core, Resource Core, Community Engagement and Outreach Core, and a multi-component Research Project. The position involves aligning the DHPRC's initiatives with key partner centers such as the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) and the Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CEDHARS), thus amplifying the program's impact across the spectrum of disability health research and practice. This role requires a professional who can strategically manage the center's day-to-day operations, ensuring all timelines and deliverables are met within budget and NIH compliance frameworks. The Program Director III will lead and supervise diverse teams, including faculty, staff, trainees, and students, fostering professional development and maintaining high performance standards across the center's multifaceted activities. The position demands strong expertise in project management, communication, and event coordination, including organizing symposiums, webinars, and training events aimed at knowledge dissemination and capacity building. The individual will be responsible for comprehensive financial oversight, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and collaboration with institutional offices to ensure fiscal responsibility. Additionally, the role calls for active participation in manuscript preparation, NIH reporting, and strategic communication efforts such as newsletters and social media outreach, enhancing stakeholder engagement and public awareness of the center’s work. This position offers a competitive salary range between $73,945 and $120,165 annually, reflecting the seniority and expertise required. Candidates must possess at least a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience, with no substitution of work experience for educational requirements. Preferred qualifications include an MBA or doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, EdD), experience with NIH-funded research centers, and a background in disability health, digital health interventions, or community-engaged research. Strong written and verbal communication skills and a proven record in managing complex, multi-component projects are essential. Key competencies highly valued in this position include strategic leadership, project management, academic and scientific writing support, event planning, outreach, and data-driven reporting and evaluation. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader eager to make a significant impact in disability health promotion through collaborative research and community partnerships.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• ten years of related experience
• work experience may not substitute for education requirement