JOB TITLE:          Project Director- CDC Grant

REPORTS TO:     Executive Director

SALARY:              Full Time/Benefits/Exempt

     

Project Director

The Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) empowers those affected by breast cancer with personalized support and compassion and envisions a world where no one faces breast cancer alone. We are working to build a strong and impactful team to serve Central Texans experiencing breast cancer and we want you to join us!

The Project Director position will provide project management support to deliver projects related to a grant within the established budget and timeline. This Project Director is the leader of the project team, who will lead program and project development, disseminate project information and serve as active participants in project-related work groups and committees including the established Advisory Council. The successful candidate will assist with planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and projects, coordinate project activities, collaborate with project team members, develop measurable goals and objectives, and monitor progress toward achievement of goals and objectives.  This is a grant funded position for five years with a focus on young breast cancer survivors and individuals living with metastatic breast cancer.

 

This position is based in the greater Austin metro area, and BCRC employees must live in central Texas. BCRC currently operates under a hybrid work model which includes WFH for staff the majority of the time, complemented by in-office time at the BCRC office in South Austin for organizational meetings, as well as external community meetings.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Manage the Community Education and Outreach Team including the Community Educator, Community Partnership Manager and Project Specialist.
• Oversee grant administration and implementation of project activities
• Write and disseminate work plans and project documents, including procedures, proposals, progress reports and presentations
• Coordinate Advisory Council made up of providers, survivors, caregivers, and community stakeholders
• Cultivate stakeholder relationships and project partnerships
• Document key decisions
• Collect, organize and analyze data
• Collaborate with team members to develop project collateral
• Participate as a member of the Leadership Team that supports the overall goals and direction of the organization
• Other duties as assigned
• Occasional night and weekend work may be required
• Support and work special organizational events, i.e., Art Bra & Brunch fundraisers, Program-specific events
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Communications and Collaboration

• Actively participate in project work groups and committees
• Promote the project to partners and stakeholder groups
• Develop outcomes measurement and project evaluation plans
• Provide recommendations to achieve goals and mitigate risks
• Prepare agendas and facilitate meetings
• Lead planning and decision making
• Coordinate and manage project resources
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to collect and disseminate project information
• Deliver engaging, informative and well-organized presentations
• Provide status reports and progress updates as needed
• Communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully

Financial Management

• Develop project budgets and prepare contracts
• Manage the budget for the project under the general direction of the Executive Director

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, Master’s degree preferred
• Three years of experience with the planning, management and delivery of successful programs and projects
• Experience managing and supervising a team
• Subject-matter expertise in public health and/or cancer
• Understanding of performance measurement and program evaluation
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel and Outlook
• Must be a continuous learner
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of database administration, preferably with Salesforce
• The ability to multitask and prioritize projects
• Ability to conduct all tasks despite possible phone or office interruptions
• The ability to affectively speak to the mission of Breast Cancer Resource Center
• Proven propensity to learn new technologies
• Strong verbal, written and visual presentation skills
• Must have access to transportation, valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance

Key Characteristics/Desired Competencies

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak persuasively, with intention and thought in stressful situations
• Familiarity with project management methods
• Exceptional interpersonal skills using sound judgment
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction
• Non-Profit experience is preferred

Bonus points for

• Salesforce experience
• Experience managing federal grants

 

Note: This position is grant funded through September 2029 and will continue based on additional grant funding.

To Apply: If this sounds like you, please submit your Cover Letter along with your Resume and tell us why this is your job. Submissions can be sent to: careers@bcrc.org.

 

BCRC benefits include 100% employer paid health/dental/vision insurance for employees, short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, generous paid time off

Breast Cancer Resource Center values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. BCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Your employment with Breast Cancer Research Center is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Breast Cancer Research Center, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.