Program Officer

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Job Title: Program Officer

Department:  Center for Evaluation & Applied Research (CEAR)

About NYAM:
The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is a leading voice for innovation in public health. Throughout its 177-year history, NYAM has uniquely championed bold changes to the systems that perpetuate health inequities and keep all communities from achieving good health. Today, this work includes innovative research, programs, and policy initiatives that distinctively value community input for maximum impact. Combined with NYAM’s trusted programming and historic Library, and with the support of nearly 2,000 esteemed Fellows and Members, NYAM’s impact as a health leader continues. 

Department Summary:
The Center for Evaluation and Applied Research (CEAR) at NYAM works with a broad range of not-for-profit and governmental organizations to investigate and assess initiatives that seek to improve the health and well-being of populations. With expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, CEAR conducts needs assessments, formative research, process evaluations, and outcome evaluations in partnership with community organizations, government agencies, health systems and others. CEAR also provides evaluation training and technical assistance to community-based organizations and other institutions in need of evaluation support. CEAR, along with the Center for Community Partnerships and Policy Solutions (CPPS) and the Center for Healthy Aging (CHA) comprise NYAM’s Research Department, which works to address health needs across all ages with a focus on health equity. For more information about CEAR visit: www.nyam.org/our-expertise/cear

Position Summary/Overview:
CEAR is seeking a full-time Program Officer to manage and implement mixed-methods, community-based evaluation projects related to health and healthcare, as well as the social, environmental, and structural determinants of health (e.g., healthy food access, quality housing). Strong candidates will bring highly effective project management skills, a background in qualitative and/or quantitative research, and an ability to thrive within our collaborative, team-based work environment. We particularly value candidates who are interested in continuing to learn and grow as evaluators in this setting.

NYAM is currently operating under a hybrid (primarily remote) work model. However, this role requires regular in-person data collection and meetings so candidates must live (or relocate to a location) within commuting distance of NYAM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage implementation of mixed-method research and evaluation projects, with oversight from the Principal Investigator and support from the project team. Responsibilities include: 
  • Lead communication and coordination with project partners; 
  • Write research and evaluation protocols and data collection instruments; 
  • Manage and implement qualitative and quantitative data collection;
  • Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis; and
  • Regularly write reports detailing research and evaluation findings.
    
• Additional responsibilities may include:
  • Presentation of research and evaluation findings for diverse audiences at meetings with community members and research partners, and at professional conferences.
  • Preparation and submission of research manuscripts for peer reviewed publications in collaboration with project teams and partners. 
  • Conducting evaluation workshops for community partners in collaboration with colleagues and providing occasional evaluation support to community-based organizations and other institutions. 
  • Supporting the development of research and evaluation project proposals.   
  • Occasional travel within New York City and the US.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong project management skills and demonstrated experience in this area.
• Excellent writing skills.
• High level of proficiency in quantitative or qualitative research. If proficiency is in quantitative research, must also have a working knowledge of qualitative research and vice versa. 
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of public health issues affecting diverse and low-resource populations.
• Familiarity with data collection, management and analysis software such as Qualtrics, NVivo, and/or Stata. 
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage multiple responsibilities and staff.
• Adept at working with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Ability to travel and work in communities throughout New York City and New York State, and occasional travel elsewhere. 
• Ability to occasionally work on evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:
Excellent project management, evaluation/research, communication, and writing abilities.  Able to work independently and collaboratively and to manage multiple responsibilities.  Fluency in Spanish highly desirable. Lived and/or work experience in New York City a plus.

Education and Experience:
Master’s degree and at least three years of relevant work experience.

Salary & Compensation: 
$75,000-$85,000, depending on qualifications and experience. NYAM provides a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, employer subsidized health insurance, and retirement contribution matching for eligible employees. 

To Apply: 
Please submit a resume and cover letter to cearhiring@nyam.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

The New York Academy of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information contact: hr@nyam.org