Sr. Manager Technical Assistance

ABOUT NACDD

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a member-based Association that improves the health of the public by strengthening state-based leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and management. NACDD also promotes social justice and wellbeing so that communities can build healthier futures. NACDD’s core membership is composed of the 59 State and Territorial Health Department Chronic Disease Directors and their staff who protect the health of the public through primary and secondary prevention efforts and work “upstream” on root causes of chronic conditions. In addition, NACDD unites 7,000 chronic disease professionals across the United States working in state, tribal, and territorial health departments; nonprofits; academia; and the private industry to promote health and reduce the burden of chronic disease. As a national, nonprofit, professional Association, we advocate, educate, and provide technical assistance to inform programming and grow chronic disease prevention knowledge, leadership, and capacity.

We are dedicated to becoming a model anti-racist public health organization by actively promoting racial equity and social justice. Our commitment to REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) is integral to our operations and partnerships. NACDD aims to build a diverse and inclusive workforce, advancing a culture of belonging through social justice principles and collaboration. Our work will enhance chronic disease health outcomes through engagement in internal facing activities that foster equitable values and are woven into every aspect of our public health initiatives.

NACDD EMPLOYEE TOTAL REWARDS AND BENEFIT OPTIONS:

*Flexible work hours *Remote working options *Paid holidays *Medical insurance *Dental insurance *Vision insurance *Flexible spending account (FSA) *Professional development *Career growth opportunities *Paid time off (PTO) *Paid sick leave *Paid volunteer time *401(k) with employer match *Employee assistance program (EAP) *Short-term disability *Long-term disability *Basic life/AD&D *Life services tool-kit (LSTK) *Critical illness coverage *Accident coverage *Home office supply support *Home meal delivery program *Wellness activities *Employee recognition program *Employee engagement committees

POSITION SUMMARY

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our organization as a Sr. Manager, Technical Assistance to support our Center for Public Health Leadership. NACDD is a Member-based not-for-profit Association that improves the health of the public by strengthening state-based leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control in states and at the national level. NACDD’s role continues to be that of standing in the gap, linking resources with its member-experts, and together creating a safer, healthier, and more equitable America.

Reporting directly to the Associate Director- CPHL, the Sr. Manager, Technical Assistance will oversee design, implementation, and evaluation of capacity-building assistance to state health department staff regarding chronic disease surveillance and data modernization. This position is grant-funded, with funding secured from 2024 through 2029.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate as a member of the CPHL Leadership team;

• Conduct assessments to identify specific training and capacity-building assistance needs of the public health workforce;

• Oversee and coordinate development and implementation of training and skill-building offerings including identifying and preparing appropriate subject matter experts, coaches, and facilitators;

• Collaborate effectively with the CPHL professional development team and the CPHL data modernization team;

• Draft, review, and edit reports, curricula, slide decks, project plans, and other documents;

• Create structures and processes for developing competency-based trainings;

• Produce webinars, learning labs, and on-line learning consistent with NACDD brand and content standards;

• Conduct formative inquiry to identify and develop new capacity-building assistance approaches and content;

• Develop, implement, and complete annual marketing plan to recruit participants in capacity-building assistance activities;

• Foster a collaborative work environment;

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop relevant content that meet the needs of NACDD members;

• Continuously assess the relevance and effectiveness of capacity building activities;

• Manage and maintain all program documentation and electronic files in Dropbox, Smartsheet, Google Drive, and Microsoft 365;

• Maintain credibility, trust, and support with staff;

• Collaborate effectively through the organization;

• Provide excellent customer service both internally and with external partners;

• Perform other special projects and duties, as assigned or necessary, to achieve the Association’s goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Master’s degree in public health, health education, health informatics, or a related field;

• 5 years’ experience in technical assistance/capacity-building assistance;

• Experience in managing the design and delivery of capacity-building assistance activities;

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions;

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders;

• Knowledge of chronic disease prevention and public health practices;

• Knowledge of state public health department contexts;

• Shares NACDD’s commitment to be a leader in REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) and willingness to learn about and incorporate REDI best practices into daily work;

• Knowledge of the Data Modernization Initiative and Public Health Data Strategy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Experience with Microsoft Suite and Smartsheet;

• Experience working in state or local governmental public health;

• Experience working on grant-funded programs.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Microsoft Suite;

• Smartsheet;

• Dropbox;

• Must be able to master technologies and software applications;

• Zoom.

LOCATION/REMOTE OR HYBRID

• Must be located in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia*, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, or Washington;

• IF REMOTE – Must be available to travel to the NACDD office in Atlanta periodically as needed;

• *IF HYBRID – All Atlanta-based employees are required to work in the HQ office twice per week.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 20%

SALARY RANGE:

• $100,000 to $110,000

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Please submit a cover letter detailing how your previous experience aligns with the requirements of this position. Applications without a cover letter specifically addressing this role will not be considered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NACDD provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected basis.