Brown University
Associate Director For Research And Program Management | Brown University at Bro
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Associate Director For Research And Program Management – Brown University
Founded in 2022, the Information Futures Lab (IFL) at Brown University School of Public Health is a new type of university hub. Students and researchers work alongside organizations, journalists, civic society leaders, and other sources of trusted information to build a better future for civic information spaces. As increasingly chaotic and weaponized information environments threaten to erode key accomplishments in public health, the Lab collaborates across society to support citizens in effectively accessing, creating, and making sense of information that is crucial to their health and wellbeing.
The Associate Director for Research and Program Management at the Brown School of Public Health is responsible for the timely execution of research and programmatic initiatives at the Lab. Reporting to the faculty director, the incumbent leads an integrated team and executes innovative programs aimed at advancing the mission and strategy of the Lab. Using their expertise in organizational management, collaboration and research translation, the Associate Director will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Lab, manage staff and budgets, organize and improve processes and workstreams, and serve as a strategic partner to the director. The position requires knowledge of research landscapes (peer‑reviewed academic research and think‑tank) in various information‑related disciplines and of the evolving practices and needs of information media and education practitioners.
Job Qualifications
Master’s Degree and at least 5 years of experience in investigative research, with possible area expertise in communications, information disorder, behavioural sciences, equity and public health, digital humanities, or public health interventions. Coursework or practical experience in related fields can substitute for educational level.
Experience managing complex programs in a leadership role.
Experience managing teams of six or more, including managers with direct reports and the ability to manage up as needed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail/accuracy.
Proven flexibility in adjusting to changing demands and deadlines.
Strong knowledge and command of evolving media information trends, education and training best practices, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Ability to sustain a high level of productivity and work independently while being part of a collaborative team.
Sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Benefits of Working at Brown Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
EEO Statement Brown University is an E‑Verify Employer. As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
Brown University, located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, is the seventh‑oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, co‑educational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Engineering, Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership and the IE Brown Executive MBA.
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The Associate Director for Research and Program Management at the Brown School of Public Health is responsible for the timely execution of research and programmatic initiatives at the Lab. Reporting to the faculty director, the incumbent leads an integrated team and executes innovative programs aimed at advancing the mission and strategy of the Lab. Using their expertise in organizational management, collaboration and research translation, the Associate Director will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Lab, manage staff and budgets, organize and improve processes and workstreams, and serve as a strategic partner to the director. The position requires knowledge of research landscapes (peer‑reviewed academic research and think‑tank) in various information‑related disciplines and of the evolving practices and needs of information media and education practitioners.
Job Qualifications
Master’s Degree and at least 5 years of experience in investigative research, with possible area expertise in communications, information disorder, behavioural sciences, equity and public health, digital humanities, or public health interventions. Coursework or practical experience in related fields can substitute for educational level.
Experience managing complex programs in a leadership role.
Experience managing teams of six or more, including managers with direct reports and the ability to manage up as needed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail/accuracy.
Proven flexibility in adjusting to changing demands and deadlines.
Strong knowledge and command of evolving media information trends, education and training best practices, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Ability to sustain a high level of productivity and work independently while being part of a collaborative team.
Sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Benefits of Working at Brown Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
EEO Statement Brown University is an E‑Verify Employer. As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
Brown University, located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, is the seventh‑oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, co‑educational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Engineering, Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership and the IE Brown Executive MBA.
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