Assistant Director-Tobacco Control Initiative

Job Summary/Basic Functions Under the direction of the Tobacco Control Initiative (TCI) Program Director the incumbent provides senior operational and programmatic leadership for TCI and assists the Program Director in translating organizational priorities into coordinated statewide action. The position oversees program implementation, administration, personnel, partner engagement, research, evaluation, reporting, and continuous quality improvement. The Associate Director directly supervises the program managers, coordinators, student workers, and other designated staff, promotes accountability across teams and partner sites, and represents TCI with healthcare administrators, health professionals, funders, advisory groups, and state and community partners.

The position exercises independent judgment in resolving complex operational and personnel matters and assumes delegated leadership responsibilities in the Program Director’s absence. Specifically, the incumbent will approve leave.

Education:

Master's Required Field of Study:
Public Health, Health Promotion, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Epidemiology, Behavioral or Social Science, Business Administration, or related field

Number of years required to perform the job: 7 years

Type of experience required to perform the job:
Experience in health care management, at least five (5) years at the supervisory level, including responsibility for assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, coaching employees, and addressing personnel matters. Experience coordinating complex programs across multiple organizations, service-delivery sites, or geographic locations. Experience developing work plans, managing budgets, preparing outcome reports, and using program data to guide decisions and improvement. Experience in program planning, implementation, research, and evaluation are essential.

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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