Project Manager

Objective/Overview:
CUHCC's mission is transforming care and education to advance health equity. CUHCC is known for providing high quality care to diverse populations and is moving forward in improving health equity, reducing disparities, and providing timely access to care for patients.

This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects assigned by the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Strategy & Innovation Officer (SIO) that align with the organization's strategic priorities from all service lines at CUHCC. This position will also assist with the development and implementation of key initiatives, processes, and workflows to effectively engage and to accomplish goals and meet expectations across all areas within the organization.

Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer

Job Responsibilities (or Position Overview):
This position works closely with senior leaders and other administrators to determine project suitability; this includes analyzing alignment with CUHCC's strategic priorities, determining project feasibility and sustainability, as well as identifying project benefits (e.g., quality of patient care and clinical outcomes).

This role is responsible for developing project framework including work plan, timeline, deliverables, budget, outcomes/metrics, assessment tools, communication, and sustainability plans. The Project Manager works closely with key staff members, leaders and administrators.

Essential Functions:
Position overview and functions may change as position develops.

Project Management: (90%)

• Conducts project review and creates detailed reports for executive staff
• Optimizes and improves processes and the overall approach where necessary
• Secures growth opportunities and initiates new projects
• Coordinates and plans projects as assigned by COO and SIO while working collaboratively with the management team to ensure that the structure and resources are aligned for projects & initiatives completion and success.
• Designs risk mitigation plan
• Meets with individuals and teams to take detailed briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Delegates project tasks based on staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
• Tracks project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Meets budgetary objectives and makes adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Closes projects and archives relevant documentation

Other job duties as assigned: (10%)

• Assists with community and on-site events planning & preparation and attends them, as needed.
• Prepares Pcard and Purchase Order forms, as needed.
• Manages parking passes, keys, temporary badges/access cards, and cell phones/hotspots, as needed.
• Support the schedule and preparations for clinic tours and site visits.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, health administration, organizational development, social or behavioral services or a closely related field or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years.
• Certification in project management
• Familiarity with SmartSheet software
• Minimum of one year experience with project management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs and understanding of the electronic health records.
• This position requires a negative TB test, and a Hepatitis B vaccination.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) or other community-based health care setting.
• Advanced time management and analytical skills
• Strong project management, analytical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
• High level verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills and ability to lead and influence change.
• Excellent customer service knowledge and skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Culturally aware / competent.

CUHCC serves nearly 11,000 patients a year through over 55,000 visits annually. The patient population comes from over 12 different racial and ethnic groups that span five continents. CUHCC's mission is to seek health equity in our community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. Candidates must be able to adapt behaviors to others' styles; interact with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds; be of service to difficult people; optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce.

Teamwork is an essential skill to promote synergy within the organization. Candidates must be able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.

Staff is expected to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

Pay Range: $32 - $34 per hour or between $66,560 - $70,720 annually depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

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