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Organization:

Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Job Summary:

The Program Manager will independently handle the appointment, reappointment and promotion process for faculty in the high-volume, rapidly growing Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. This will require strong attention to detail as well as the ability to collaborate effectively. Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and adhere to strict completion timetables.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Faculty Appointment, Reappointment and Promotion Process

  • This position will prepare and submit the necessary documentation including letters of reference, letters of support, etc. for all Division faculty

• Postdoctoral Appointment and Reappointment Process

  • This includes the preparation and submission of all the necessary documentation for the appointment and reappointment of postdoctoral fellows

• Student Appointment and Reappointment Process

  • This includes the preparation and submission of all the necessary documentation for the appointment and reappointment of students

• Administrative and academic document preparation

  • This includes the preparation of recommendation, mentor, and salary increase letters, letters of resignation, change of status, and other pertinent correspondence

• Gathers and analyzes background information, edits, rewrites and organizes material/documents such as CVs, letters and recruitment postings

• Assists in administrative tasks and support of faculty

• Assists Sr. Program Manager with various HR related duties of onboarding faculty and staff, document processing, communication with various departments, applicants and coworkers

• Collaborates with other medical center departments to gather and complete any required information

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Two years’ experience in writing and editing (preferred)

• Excellent verbal and communication skills with a strong attention to detail

• Experience in an academic institution and/or medical center

• Intermediate level in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Flexible and adaptable

Department Summary:

Welcome to the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver world-class clinical care to patients with allergic diseases, pulmonary conditions, and critical illness through employing a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach

• Lead in the development of cutting-edge, patient-focused research that extends from basic discoveries to clinical implementation

• Provide state-of-the-art education and training to inspire and nurture the next generation of leaders in allergy and immunology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and interventional pulmonology

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

3 years

Education:

Bachelor's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.