TITLE: Associate Director of Program Services P/T REPORTS TO: State Director of Program Services LOCATION: Cleveland, OH REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement POSITION PURPOSE: Assist the Director of Program Services to support the chapter’s implementation of mission related program activities as described in the Program Plan. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Support program planning, implementation, and evaluation as assigned by the State Director of Program Services: Support specific program plan objectives as assigned by the State DPS Support improvement in the chapter’s Program Standards for Success score, as directed by the State DPS Assist in the maintenance of documentation to enable reporting to the regional and/or national office Educate staff and/or volunteers about the March of Dimes mission according to the “Continuum of Intervention” Assist in the provision of clerical support, orientation, and training for the Program Services Committee and all sub-committees to insure that they have the tools and information to be maximally effective Insure that program activities are as volunteer-led as possible and volunteers participate in marketing March of Dimes materials and resources including Nursing Modules, Pregnancy and Newborn Education Center, and other education materials and resources Insure that staff and volunteers follow all procedures and guidelines related to program activities disseminated by the national and regional offices Be familiar with and share the chapter’s need assessment program plan, and national research program with other disciplines within the chapter  Provide assistance to incorporate mission into fundraising and communications activities Maximize chapter effectiveness in meeting program plan objectives by working on coalitions with other professionals with common program objectives, under the direction of the State DPS Utilize volunteers as March of Dimes representatives whenever possible Promote March of Dimes mission related accomplishments, activities, community grants, research, etc. Manage information and referral requests from media, health professionals, parents and others. Manage division grant process including facilitating volunteer led review of applications and monitoring of grantee progress. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  2 – 4 years experience in maternal/infant health, reproductive health; working with disadvantaged populations; program planning, development and implementation; volunteer development, recruiting and training; community development, or grants administration. Bachelor’s degree in education, community health, nursing, health advocacy, or related field or equivalent combination education and experience. Project management, volunteer development, recruiting and training; community development or grants administration; strong verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills, problem solving, planning, implementation, organization and computer skills (Microsoft Office) required.  Experience in maternal/infant health; reproductive health; working with disadvantaged populations. Karen Keller State Director KKeller@marchofdimes.com 10806 Kenwood Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 513-769-3577 Fax