"Administrative Director, Yale Center for Brain and Mind Health"

Overview

The Center for Brain and Mind Health (CBMH) at Yale University School of Medicine was created in 2022 to establish a focal point for clinical and translational neuroscience research - research that has the potential to impact patients directly. This represents a major effort to invest in disorders of the mind and brain that affect both individuals and society. The Center brings together expertise across departments within the School of Medicine and other schools at the University. The Center nurtures a broad range of investigators across disciplines and across conditions affecting the brain and mind. Working closely with the Wu-Tsai Institute, Yale Medicine, the Yale New Haven Health System, other Schools and Centers at the University, and other partners, the Center represents a strategic investment by the Medical School in prioritizing clinically relevant neuroscience research.

Current activities of the Center include:

• Community building activities, both social and intellectual.
• A series of symposia and scientific meetings.
• Faculty searches in clinically relevant neuroscience areas.
• Support of post-doctoral and fellowship training.
• A pilot grant program.
• Cultivation of partnerships with the health system and academic-industry collaborations.
• Partnership with the Office of Development.

The Administrative Director of the CBMH will report to a leadership group of five Center Directors. This unique leadership structure embodies the concepts of team science and interdisciplinary collaboration and reflects its transdepartmental nature. The Administrative Director will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Center. As the Center continues to expand in scope and ambition, there will be ample opportunities for growth, which may include the hiring of additional program and administrative staff. This position presents an outstanding opportunity for leadership in a visionary and dynamic organization tackling one of the most important areas in public health today - maintaining brain and mind health.

This role is a Hybrid position 3days/week onsite must be Flexible.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong background in Clinically oriented neuroscience with and interest in new program development & administrative leadership and or , strong background in Program development and Administrative leadership with and interest of growing in the expertise of Clinically Oriented Neuroscience.
2. Self-motivated with strong work ethic, flexibility, good judgement, and ability to handle complex situations.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Detail-oriented, ability to deliver on time, a drive to learn, and a passion for science.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a wide range of individuals.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Masters, MBA or PhD in neuroscience, biology, psychology, data science, computer science, or related field preferred.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program.
2. Plays a key role in strategic planning. Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues and community residents to develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization and implements long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program.
3. Develops an annual budget and operating plan to support the program. Ensures program operates within approved budget. Monitors and approves all budgeted program expenditures. Manages all program and project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.
4. Builds and maintains a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement. Monitors the program activities on a regular basis and conducts an annual evaluation according to the program evaluation framework. Identifies and evaluates the risks associated with program activities and takes appropriate action to control the risks. Reports evaluation findings to appropriate stakeholders and recommends changes to enhance the program, as appropriate
5. Ensures that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and activities comply with all relevant legislation/regulatory requirements.
6. Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation.
7. Identifies and evaluates potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications.
8. Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resource and administrative functions of the program, including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs.
9. Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track, and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives.
10. Initiates, designs, and manages the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential, and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. Contributes to the development and assists in the management of content on the program’s website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Six years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.