Salus Populi Program Director

About the Opportunity About the Center for Health Policy and Law: The Center for Health Policy and Law (CHPL), The Center promotes innovative solutions to public health challenges at home and around the globe. The Center advances law and policy reforms to strengthen population health, reduce health disparities, nourish public health programs, and enhance access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Housed in the School of Law and firmly rooted in Northeastern Universitys nine academic colleges and international network of campuses, the Center brings together Northeastern faculty, students, and experts across disciplines to share knowledge; conduct and disseminate research; and influence the formulation and implementation of health policy and law. About the Salus Populi: Salus Populi: Educating the Judiciary about the Social Determinants of Health (SP) is a project in collaboration with the Center for Health Policy and Law (CHPL) at Northeastern University School of Law and the Institute for Health Equity and Social Justice Research (Institute) at Northeastern University that seeks to provide guidance and training to judges and lawyers on the impact of the law on the social determinants of health (SDOH). Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Kellogg Foundation (Kellogg), CHPL has received grants to train judges about the SDOH, with the goal of moving judges to render decisions that support health equity. The program also trains lawyers and other court personnels. The SP judicial education program is a tuition-free, interactive, and discussion-oriented course that provides judges with the tools they need to recognize how the SDOH impact the issues that come before courts and to read and evaluate public health research relating to the SDOH. The program is offered in Boston and virtually, and other locations with local partners, like San Francisco, Cleveland and North Dakota. Since its start, SP has trained over 2100 attendees from all over the country. The team consists of faculty and staff from both CHPL and the Institute. Position Summary: CHPL is seeking a Program Director to oversee projects and deliverables within the Salus Populi (SP) portfolio. This position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring some in-person days on the Boston campus. The Program Director will have overall responsibility for the daily functioning of the SP program and work with other members of the SP Leadership team on all aspects of program development and implementation. The Program Director will be responsible for creating and implementing curriculum, organizing events, supervising program staff, and fostering collaboration partnerships. The Program Director will manage the budget and support the development of grant proposals, facilitate meetings, organize events, present at conferences, work with external partners, supervise staff, supervise law students and be adept at project management. The Program Director will serve the mission of SP by helping to train judges, lawyers and other court personnel on the SDOH. We are looking for an attorney who wants to be part of a team that has a passion for health equity, public health policy and law. Continuation of the appointment beyond 11/1/27 is anticipated but remains contingent upon funding availability Qualifications Required Qualifications: JD or equivalent degree and at least 3 years of relevant work experience (e.g. higher education, public health, nonprofit, legal practice, government). Extensive knowledge of public health law and health policy. Demonstrated commitment to health equity and belonging and the ability to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty. Strong attention to detail and proven ability to successfully plan, execute, and monitor complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deliverables. Strong verbal and written communication skills, this includes the ability to facilitate meetings, conduct presentations and draft reports and legal arguments. Must be self-directed, able to make independent decisions. Preferred Qualifications: A MPH or equivalent degree 1-2 years of grant writing and administration experience. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Strategic Leadership and Supervision Develop and implement program plan to advance the goals of current programs and initiatives Shape and execute the strategic direction of current goals and initiatives, including fundraising efforts, with an emphasis on strategic partnerships and collaborations. Serve as a mentor and supervisor for staff, student interns and research assistants, fostering their growth and development within the organization Coordinate communications for the project Organizational Management Serve as a member of the Salus Populi leadership team Supervise the legal research and drafting activities and deliverables for the project in collaboration with the projects Principal Investigator Draft and edit curricula and program materials; Research and draft academic papers and other deliverables; Draft other communications related to the project; Supervise and guide legal and undergraduate research assistants; Serve as a course instructor for most of the Salus Populi judicial and legal education program sessions. Grant Management Inform project development Assist with any future grant and funding proposals Meet with finance team at NUSL to monitor and track the budget In collaboration with CHPL, identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration and/or funding. Oversee grant reporting Partnership Management Oversee partners and collaborators, acting as the primary point of contact and liaison with SP Strategically shape and direct content creation for the SP website and maintain a presence across social media platforms. Oversight of relevant listservs, ensuring communications and outreach for SP Documents to Submit: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 references in a single PDF file. Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. Furthermore, the successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern Universitys sponsorship for a visa. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 110S Expected Hiring Range: $76,335.00 - $107,823.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. 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