EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms.  EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

The Health Promotion, Practice, and Innovation (HPPI) portfolio includes a range of projects that aim to promote social and emotional wellbeing, promote mental and behavioral health, and to prevent risky behaviors such as substance misuse, violence, and suicide. Our project beneficiaries range from state agencies (e.g., state departments of public health and education), community-based organizations, and school districts. Our funders include federal agencies, state agencies, foundations, community-based organizations, and school districts. Our work includes trainings and professional development opportunities, technical assistance and consultation, and research and evaluation.

The HPPI Portfolio has 3 to 5 openings for Project Director (II)s, reporting to programmatic HPPI project director. These positions are eligible to work in one of EDC’s offices and are open to U.S.-based telecommuters. Internationally based telecommuters are not eligible for these positions.

We expect these positions to have a general focus on substance misuse prevention, suicide prevention, violence prevention, and related behavioral health concerns. Selected candidates could transition between these and other areas as business demands. All positions at EDC are subject to funding availability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The individuals in this position are expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

The Project Director (II):

• Is responsible for programmatic/technical success as well as for administrative/business/financial viability of each project
• Is primarily responsible for the production and management of resources to meet project or program development implementation objectives
• Directs
  • Programs/projects of significant complexity, diversity, strategic impact, or scope
  • Project, program or product development teams in planning for proposal submissions, project performance, and adherence to schedules, resource requirements, and quality standards
  • Training for project activities
  • Technical and creative production
  • Review processes
• Approves plan revisions, sets priorities & strategies; evaluates progress
• Defines roles and goals
• Determines resource needs; arranges appropriate internal or subcontracted services
• Oversees
  • Internal & external communications
  • Project documentation
  • Financial management
  • Staff selection and placement
  • Subcontractor and partner relationships
  • Administrative support
• Offers senior-level technical content support; may act as Principal Investigator for complex assignments
• Presents project progress &/or results in public fora &/or publications
• Develops policies & procedures to improve project/program management efficiency, quality, consistency or effectiveness; implements and enforces Center and EDC policies, procedures or systems 
• Is responsible for forecasting and budget development
• Generates additional work for EDC through business development efforts
• Promotes equity and opportunity in support of EDC’s commitment to diversity
• Builds positive client, vendor, and funder relations
• Coordinates work of team leaders &/or project staff who may be located in field or remote sites
• Guides feedback exchanges
• Train and coaches
• Supervises technical &/or administrative staff; may have administrative supervision over 1-5 staff and provide technical direction to additional staff
• May organize cross-Center or interdepartmental activities
• May be involved directly with program participants or team members, collaborating to achieve project or program objectives
• May travel frequently

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements:

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of training & experience required in a related discipline
• PhD or equivalent in a related discipline desirable
• 8–10 years related experience, with 3–5 years of complex project management experience, including budget responsibility and staff supervision 
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details

Benefits we offer:

• This position is eligible for full-time telework for US-based candidates.
• A mission-driven work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance and employee assistance program
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Retirement plan including robust employer contributions
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Apply today:

Apply directly via our website (www.edc.org/careers-edc) with both a thoughtful cover letter and resume. The cover letter should be a succinct statement of interest to include highlights of relevant qualifications and experience for the role desired, and should not exceed three pages. The resume should not exceed five pages. Writing samples and/or participation in exercises to demonstrate skills and experience may be part of the interview process. Note: applications without requested items will not be considered.

At EDC, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the increased transmissibility with recent variants, all US-based EDC employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, as a condition of employment. Accommodations due to medical or religious exemptions will be considered.