Hiring Department
Department of Psychiatry
Job Description
The Center for Child Well-Being, housed within the Department of
Psychiatry, in collaboration with the Maternal-Fetal Care Center in
the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, seeks
a Program Lead to support the Maternal Health Access Project (MHAP)
- Cardiometabolic Arm.
The ideal candidate is an experienced program leader with
progressive responsibility for developing and implementing
large-scale, statewide programs, preferably within complex,
multi-million-dollar initiatives. They will bring strong leadership
skills, including team building, delegation, professional
development, accountability, and the ability to translate strategic
priorities into effective program operations.
Excellent communication, sound judgment, and the ability to
navigate complex challenges are essential. This position exercises
independent judgment in guiding program implementation and
day-to-day operations while ensuring alignment with funding
requirements, project goals, and organizational priorities.
This position is a full-time, grant-funded, exempt, on-site
position.
About the Center for Child Well-Being (Department of
Psychiatry)
The Center for Child Well-Being drives positive change for children
and families through innovative programs, collaborative community
partnerships, and strategic capacity building. Guided by our
mission to improve outcomes for young children and their families,
we envision a future where all children have a strong foundation
for lifelong health.
Working at the Center means being part of a passionate,
collaborative team committed to impact. Staff are supported in
their professional growth, empowered to contribute meaningfully,
and engaged in work that is purpose-driven and community-centered.
Join us in shaping a more responsive and resilient childhood
systems landscape across Missouri!
About the Maternal-Fetal Care Center ( Department of
Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health)
The Maternal-Fetal Care Center provides comprehensive,
multidisciplinary care for women with high-risk pregnancies through
an academic practice committed to excellence in patient care,
education, research, and innovation. The Center brings together
Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists and a broad network of
multidisciplinary partners, including General Obstetrics &
Gynecology, Neonatology, Pediatric Subspecialties, Genetics,
Cardiology, Anesthesiology, and other specialists, to provide
coordinated care for complex maternal and fetal conditions. The
Center’s comprehensive services include outpatient and inpatient
maternal-fetal medicine consultation, a robust ultrasound program
with an AIUM-accredited Ultrasound Unit and echo-certified
sonographers, comprehensive genetics services, and specialized
multidisciplinary programs such as the Cardio-Obstetrics. As an
integral part of the University of Missouri School of Medicine, the
Center also provides an outstanding educational environment for
medical students, OB/GYN residents, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
fellows while advancing clinical research and innovation in
high-risk obstetric care.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Program Leadership and Strategy
- Serve as Program Lead for the Cardiometabolic Arm of the
Maternal Health Access Project and provide interim leadership for
the Psychiatry Arm as necessary.
Work closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs), Medical
Directors, and other Program Leads to translate project goals,
funding requirements, and organizational priorities into effective
program strategy and implementation.
Collaborate closely with the MHAP Psychiatry Arm Lead, once
appointed, to ensure coordination across project arms, alignment of
program goals, and effective program implementation.
Exercise delegated authority for day-to-day program operations
and maintain oversight of program activities, deliverables,
timelines, and staff.
Collaborate with other Program Leads in the Psychiatry Access
Programs domain (e.g., the Missouri Child Psychiatry Access Project
(MO-CPAP)) to ensure seamless service transfer between
programs.
Lead strategic planning and implementation to expand program
reach, impact, and sustainability. Translate organizational and
funding priorities into actionable program goals, strategies, and
operational plans, and monitor progress toward established
outcomes.
Monitor program performance using data-informed approaches and
adjust strategies as needed to improve program effectiveness and
achieve project goals.
Program Operations and Implementation
- Maintain responsibility for day-to-day program management,
including oversight of workflows, service delivery, quality
assurance, and operational processes.
- Establish and maintain standardized processes that support
effective, consistent, and sustainable program implementation.
- Manage program timelines, milestones, deliverables, and
reporting requirements.
- Ensure program activities align with regulatory, contractual,
and institutional requirements in collaboration with appropriate
Center and University partners.
- Develop and monitor the program budget, track expenditures and
budget performance on a minimum of a monthly basis, and identify
and address variances and emerging financial needs with support
from appropriate financial administrators.
- Identify operational challenges and develop/implement
solutions.
Team Leadership and Supervision
- Supervise a team of professional employees, currently 3–6
full-time staff.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture grounded
in accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with team members
regarding program priorities, expectations, changes, and
operational needs.
- Participate in program and Center meetings and communicate
relevant information and decisions to team members.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and accountability;
address performance concerns appropriately; and support
professional development and growth.
- Support workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, and team
development in collaboration with Center leadership and appropriate
University partners.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and establish clear
expectations, roles, and accountability within the team.
- Build effective working relationships with internal colleagues
and external partners to support coordinated services and program
operations.
Rural Expansion and Systems Development
- Lead the expansion of the Cardiometabolic Arm of the Maternal
Health Access Project into rural communities across Missouri in
alignment with Rural Health Transformation Project contractual
requirements & priorities.
- Develop and implement strategies that support sustainable
growth while maintaining program quality, consistency, and
fidelity.
- Support program sustainability planning and funding development
by identifying opportunities, contributing to grant proposals and
applications, and developing strategies to sustain and expand
program services.
Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external
stakeholders, including behavioral health professionals, state
agencies, healthcare organizations, and community partners.
- Serve as a key organizational representative for the program
and facilitate collaboration, coordinated care, and program
integration across partners and systems.
- Represent the program in meetings, presentations, and other
professional settings.
- Communicate program goals, progress, challenges, and
opportunities effectively to internal and external
stakeholders.
Data, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Partner with the evaluation team to understand program data
collection and management, monitor program performance, assess
outcomes and impact, and use data to inform program decisions and
improvements.
- Work collaboratively with evaluation partners to ensure program
data and performance information accurately reflect program
activities and outcomes.
- Utilize program data and evaluation findings to support
continuous quality improvement and stakeholder communications.
- Lead required program deliverables and reports.
- Ensure deliverables are comprehensive, accurate, professionally
written, aligned with project requirements, and submitted in a
timely manner.
Other
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Hours: This position may occasionally require work
outside of standard business hours, including evenings or weekends,
based on program needs, stakeholder meetings, travel, or events
associated with the expansion of services across Missouri.
Shift
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Occasional nights and weekends
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable
knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare
administration, social work, behavioral health, business
administration, or a related field; master's degree
preferred.
Years of Experience: Progressive experience in program
leadership, development, implementation, or management.
Demonstrated experience leading complex programs involving multiple
stakeholders, sites, or geographic regions. Experience supervising
and developing professional staff. Experience working with
healthcare, behavioral health, maternal health, public health, or
community-based systems is preferred. Experience working with state
agencies, healthcare organizations, or community partners is
preferred.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $65,000 - $78,000 per year
Grade: GGS 010
University Title: Program/Project Support Coordinator Senior
Internal applicants can determine their university title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume and
cover letter.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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