Program Specialist
Black AIDS
Institute
Job Posting
Program
Specialist
Overview
The
HIV/AIDS epidemic is not over, especially in Black communities. Would you like
to be a part of the solution? The Black AIDS Institute is looking for a highly
organized and self-motivated Program Specialist to help us end HIV and AIDS.
The Program Specialist is essential to the Black AIDS Institute’s support team
as the only national HIV/AIDS think tank focused on Black people. The Program
Specialist plays an integral role in coordinating and supporting the
development and implementation of innovative projects in Black communities to
end the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the U.S.
This
position reports directly to the Program Director and takes directives on
innovative concepts from design support to implementation. The Program
Specialist will assist with developing and implementing projects independently
when appropriate and work with cross-functional teams as deemed necessary.
The
ideal candidate will be able to pivot from project to project seamlessly, is
extremely detail-oriented and organized, communicates clearly and positively
with others, and thrives with minimal supervision.
Job Location: Charlotte,
North Carolina or Southern U.S. preferred
Reporting Relationship: Program Director
Supervisory Relationship: None
Salary
Range: $60,205 to $72,075
Agency-wide
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Supports the mission, vision, and values of the Black AIDS Institute
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Complies willingly with all organizational policies and procedures
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Supports all functions that attain and maintain
accreditation and compliance with
regulatory agencies
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Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others by exhibiting:
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Individual maturity
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Respect for others
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A team-centered approach
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Cultural Humility
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Maintenance of confidential information
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Communicates appropriate information to other
departments in a timely and effective
manner
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Participates in appropriate professional development
programs to attain and maintain
competency
Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
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Project Management
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Working closely with the Program Director to prepare comprehensive action
plans including
resources, timeframes, and budgets for travel
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Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information
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Break projects into doable actions set timeframes and
liaise with CDC and BTANs to identify and define requirements,
scope, and objectives.
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Assist with the management of all electronic and paper files for each project
Professional Qualifications:
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Minimum two years of experience in HIV program and
project planning and implementation
or related experience
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Minimum two years of experience in successful
project management
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, health services,
public health, or a related
field. A combination of education and experience will be considered
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Advanced planning, assessment, and analytical skills.
Good report and proposal writing
skills
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Advanced leadership and project management skills
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Excel at managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines; attention
to detail a must
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Strong organization and time management skills
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Organized approach to maintaining and tracking multiple relationships
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Experience supervising and directing the work of others
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Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume responsibility for new and emerging projects
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Demonstrated knowledge and expertise with Black HIV
prevention and care programming and
HIV and health policy at a local and national
level
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Excellent time management skills with the ability to
manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment
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Ability to take initiative, think logically and demonstrate problem-solving skills
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Project management skills including research, planning and execution of
special projects
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Experience leading and coaching cross-functional teams
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Ability to thrive and problem-solve in an agency that
is transforming and continually responding to, and evolving with, social
turmoil, breaking news, political changes, tight deadlines and work on multiple
projects simultaneously with high attention to detail and follow through
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Ability to use Asana as a project management software
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Weekend and evening hours may be required
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Significant travel may be required
General Skill Requirements:
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Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication,
public speaking and presentation
skills
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Exemplary ability to manage multiple tasks using independent judgment
and discretion
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Ability to work independently and accurately in a
high-paced, deadline-oriented
environment, particularly while working remotely
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Ability to work under pressure while exercising
discretionary judgment; make decisions
when necessary with minimal direct supervision; work remotely without
supervisory accompaniment
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Ability to work in a remote environment
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Ability to capture values and organizational culture
in writing and other communications
efforts
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
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Ability to read, write and converse in
English
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Ability to communicate efficiently with staff, stakeholders, and vendors
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Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
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Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye
coordination, pushing/pulling, and/or prolonged
sitting/standing
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Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation
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Ability to organize
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Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, standard
measurements)
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Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make independent judgments/decisions
Apply
here: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=5793148 [1]. Submit
a cover letter, and resume. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Screening will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls or emails please.
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About the Black AIDS Institute
The
Black AIDS Institute is the only national HIV/AIDS think tank focused
exclusively on Black people. The Institute's mission is to stop the AIDS
epidemic in Black communities by engaging and mobilizing Black institutions and
individuals in efforts to confront HIV. The Institute interprets public and
private sector HIV policies, conducts trainings, offers technical assistance,
disseminates information and provides advocacy mobilization from a uniquely and
unapologetically Black point of view.
Our motto describes a commitment to
self-preservation: “OUR PEOPLE, OUR PROBLEM, OUR SOLUTION.”
The Black AIDS
Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information about the Black
AIDS Institute visit www.blackaids.org. [2]
