This position requires a well-organized, self-starter who can collaborate in the development of, and is responsible for managing a new project designed to help girls from minority groups (African-American, Hispanic, and Native American) that are underrepresented in medicine and science, develop the skills they need to pursue careers in the health professions. A background in public health, health or science education, career education, or related area, and/or experience as a teacher or trainer, and solid skills in program management are needed. Knowledge and experience in working with New York City public schools and students would be an advantage. The program is multi-dimensional and the Project Director would work with girls and families from multiple school sites. The position requires the ability to be creative in the development and implementation of program events under the guidance of senior staff. Excellent delivery skills, professional appearance, and ability to explain complex topics in understandable terms required. Excellent writing skills required. The position involves travel to schools citywide to work with teachers, administrators, parents, and students; working with an Advisory Committee of health professionals; working with partnership institutions in program implementation; and computer literacy.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Overall program coordination and management
• Design, develop, coordinate, and implement training workshops, staff professional development, public health and science enrichment seminars, and program events for administrators, teachers, school staff, students, parents, and family members in all partnering NYC public schools
• Coordinate selection of students, participant activities, schedule, and special initiatives with school sites, principals, teachers, and contact persons
• Provide ongoing on-site technical assistance at schools throughout the City to ensure successful program implementation
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external partners (e.g., the NYAM Library, Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies, Division of Health Policy, Fellows, and outside public health experts, researchers, medical students, etc.) for collaboration on the project
• Assist in designing and conducting evaluations to assess program effectiveness
• Collect data and prepare reports
• Assist with proposal development
• Manage and update the program website (including discussion boards, photo gallery, and upcoming events) and provide technical assistance to school staff and students as needed
• Report directly to Senior Project Director

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in education, public health, science education, career education, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. At least 3 – 5 years related additional experience in education or work with schools and school communities.

Background
The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) has been advancing the health of people in cities since 1847. An independent organization, NYAM addresses the health challenges facing the world’s urban populations through interdisciplinary approaches to policy leadership, education, community engagement and innovative research. Drawing on the expertise of diverse partners worldwide and more than 2,000 elected Fellows from across the professions, our current priorities are to create environments in cities that support healthy aging; to strengthen systems that prevent disease and promote the public’s health; and to implement interventions that eliminate health disparities.

Summary
Since 1979, the Office of School Health Programs (OSHP) has developed and delivered a wide array of health education initiatives for New York City public schools and for schools and communities nationally, through creation of state-of-the-art curriculum materials, through interactive training workshops, dynamic programs for professional development and consultation and technical assistance. OSHP also addresses the health needs of children, parents, and families through partnerships with community based organizations to build the capacity of their staff to provide health promotion initiatives at multiple sites throughout New York City with an emphasis on East Harlem. OSHP also works through its Junior Fellows and Scholars Programs to increase the diversity of the health care workforce by helping New York City minority youth, underrepresented in medicine, to build their capacity to pursue careers in medicine, nursing, public health, social work, and other health professions.

To Apply
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume & relevant writing sample by e-mail to: hr@nyam.org - Please include "Project Director" in your email subject heading.

The New York Academy of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer