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This position is within the Department of Epidemiology and will work under a cooperative agreement funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead a multi-site program focused on partnering with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to adapt and implement evidence-based stigma reduction interventions within HIV prevention and treatment service settings. The Project Manager will serve as the central coordinator of the program, overseeing strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, training coordination, and monitoring and evaluation activities. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong organizational and relationship management skills, and a deep understanding of HIV/AIDS-related programming, public health, and implementation science.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Coordination and Oversight
• Lead day-to-day operations of the stigma reduction program in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project work plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress and ensure that project milestones and goals are achieved on time and within scope.
• Coordinate internal staff and provide supervision or oversight, if applicable.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Management
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with FQHC partners, academic collaborators, public health agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the program team and FQHCs, ensuring clear communication and responsive support.
• Facilitate collaboration between academic and non-academic partners, promoting shared goals and knowledge exchange.
• Engage and coordinate with the Community Advisory Board (CAB) to ensure community input is integrated throughout all phases of the program.
  Training and Capacity Building
• Coordinate the delivery of stigma reduction training sessions and technical assistance for clinical and non-clinical staff at participating FQHCs.
• Work with content experts and facilitators to adapt training materials to the needs of each site.
• Support partners in building internal capacity for sustainability of intervention practices.
  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Oversee implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure fidelity to stigma reduction intervention models while supporting site-level adaptation.
• Prepare progress reports, summaries, and other documentation for internal use, funders, and stakeholders.
  Administrative and Logistical Support
• Schedule and facilitate regular meetings with partners and advisory bodies, including the CAB.
• Manage contracts, subawards, and other administrative processes in coordination with the finance team.
• Contribute to budget tracking and resource allocation, including management of cooperative agreement compliance and reporting requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to program work and seven years of related experience which includes two years at a management level, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in HIV/AIDS stigma reduction, prevention, or treatment programs.
  
• Familiarity with implementation science principles and community-engaged research.
  
• Experience managing academic-community partnerships, including engagement and coordination of Community Advisory Boards (CABs).
  
• Prior experience managing U.S. government cooperative agreements or working collaboratively with government agencies.
  
• Budget management experience or working closely with finance teams on cooperative agreements or grant compliance.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural humility and structural determinants of stigma and health disparities.
  
• Supervisory experience or experience managing a project team.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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