Program Manager, Initiative for IDD

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Overview

Yale School of Nursing (YSN) seeks a highly skilled, collaborative, and mission-driven Program Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight for the Initiative for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This groundbreaking initiative advances YSN’S curriculum, clinical training, and outreach to ensure advance practice nursing graduates are fully prepared to deliver inclusive, person-centered care for individuals with IDD across the lifespan.

The Program Manager will serve as the central hub of coordination, supporting faculty, students, clinical partners, and community collaborators to ensure the initiative’s success. This position requires strong program management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to cultivate relationships that enhance YSN’s role as a national leader in advancing care for individuals with IDD and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the IDD Committee and ensure effective advancement of key initiatives.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement new program components, courses, and simulation-based learning activities.

Partner with YSN colleagues and other relevant constituents to establish and maintain efficient systems, processes, and procedures.

Monitor program progress across curriculum integration, simulation-based education, and clinical partnerships, providing updates and recommendations as needed.

Manage the financial operations, including budget oversight, and provide day-to-day coordination and guidance for the initiative.  

Cultivate and sustain strong working relationships with community partners, clinical collaborators, and subject matter experts.

Support clinical placement activities to ensure students receive meaningful and aligned experiential learning opportunities in IDD Care.

Collaborate with the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs on stewardship activities and contribute to fundraising initiatives.

Plan, coordinate, and execute professional development events such as speaker series, workshops, or symposia.

Contribute to both independent and collaborative projects, supporting ongoing and special initiatives within YSN and Yale University.

Champion YSN’s values in fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners.

A resume and cover letter are required with this application.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.

2. Demonstrated ability in all aspects of program management including basic competency to effectively manage financial and budgetary information and systems.

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively convey project information to diverse stakeholders.

4. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues.

5. Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team and develop relationships across the university.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Extensive project management experience.

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Required Education and Experience

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

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Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

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