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Touro University California is hiring a Project Manager for the Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Program. The role involves managing all aspects of the Youth in Action for Health Equity program including program development, implementation, coordination with community and school partners, staff supervision, research and evaluation, financial oversight, and grant administration.

Highlights

Manage program development, implementation, and coordination with Touro and community partners such as Kaiser and Solano County Office of Education.
Lead staff recruitment, training, mentoring, and supervision of YIA team members including staff and graduate students.
Use YPAR approach for research and evaluation, assisting with research planning, data analysis, and reporting for funders and academic publications.
Oversee budget monitoring, procurement, and vendor relations to support program operations.
Assist with grant development, submission, and monitoring to secure program funding.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) and 1-2 years of experience working with low-income, ethnically diverse youth in school or community programs.
Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Office Suite and Google Suite is essential.
Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills are necessary for success in this role.
Experience working with youth programs and ability to work effectively in dynamic, multicultural environments.
Salary range is USD $65,000 to $80,000 per year.

Project Manager - YPAR Program Full Description

Overview:

The Youth in Action for Health Equity (YIA) is a Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) program that integrates public health equity, adolescent health advocacy, school success, and career readiness programming with high school students in Vallejo CA. Under the leadership of the Principal Investigator and housed within the TUC Public Health Program, the Program Manager will oversee all aspects of the project from program development, implementation, assessment, and coordination with school and community partners.

Responsibilities:

Program Management and CoordinationIn collaboration with YIA Program Director and Assistant Director, Develop agendas for team mtgs and co-lead team mtgs Maintain program documents in organized electronic filesProgram, curriculum and implementation development Coordination with Touro and Community Partners (e.g. TUC HCOP, Kaiser, Solano County Office of Education) and High School Faculty and Administration Partners Direct program delivery and staff mentoring Staff Training & SupervisionRecruitment of staff, staff training, mentoring, and supervision Research & EvaluationUse of YPAR approach for evaluation (including students and teachers as key partners)Assist with development of research plan including adaptation of research instruments and processes, data analysis, reporting, sharing data with students, and other key stakeholders Analyzing and reporting for funders, academic publications or conferences Financial and Administrative Support Budget monitoring
ProcurementVendor Relations Grant Development & AdministrationAssist with the development, submission, and monitoring of grants
Qualifications:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable): should reflect who the employee is supervising and what the expectations are.

The program manager will assist the Program Director and Assistant Director with supervision of YIA team members, including staff and graduate students.

QUALIFICATION(S): is the Education, Training and/or related experience needed by the person to perform the job.

Master’s Degree preferred.Bachelor’s Degree required.Min. 1-2 years of experience working with low-income, ethnically diverse youth in school or community programs required.Work in schools or community programs that highlight youth empowerment models (e.g, YPAR, positive youth development), recommended.Research experience, recommended.

CORE COMPETENCIES: identify the behavior an employee is expected to demonstrate.

Project Management Experience, including proficiency using tools (e.g. MS Office Suite, Google Suite)Experience working with high school students, or youth programs.Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multicultural environment.Strong managerial and organizational skills.Must be able to prioritize work. Maximum Salary: USD $80,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Original Job Description

Overview:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable): should reflect who the employee is supervising and what the expectations are.

The program manager will assist the Program Director and Assistant Director with supervision of YIA team members, including staff and graduate students.

QUALIFICATION(S): is the Education, Training and/or related experience needed by the person to perform the job.

CORE COMPETENCIES: identify the behavior an employee is expected to demonstrate.

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