Description

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a Senior Director, Quality Implementation and Dissemination who will lead translational activities of the ADA Quality program portfolio. The Senior Director will oversee the execution of the quality program management life cycle, project operations, and review processes to support timely execution of deliverables. This role will lead the development, creation, implementation, and maintenance of effective program practices that support ADA’s goal to improve diabetes care.

Responsibilities include providing dissemination and implementation science expertise to existing programs, effective application of program budgets, and oversight of department project management. The Senior Director will report to the Chief Quality Officer and work collaboratively with other senior leaders in the Health Access and Quality unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Quality Officer in the development, review, dissemination, and implementation of assigned programs.
• Lead the Primary Care project pipeline which includes participation in RFAs for various grant mechanisms, assist with administrative and peer review procedures, and monitoring and support of funded grants, including progress reports.
• Support research activities, reports, and budgets for communication to program and organizational stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison between Quality with other departments regarding activities including engagement with project management and the relevant interest groups.
• Lead program optimization, maintenance of systems, and data integrity with contracted organizations.
• Lead maintenance of records and details of policies and procedures for program application and review to ensure programmatic continuity of assigned programs.
• Support communication, slide preparation, and program reporting to and funding organizations.
• Manage program operating and grant budgets, including monitoring research program expenses and budgets.
• Oversee development and maintenance of program content and review and approval of grant related content used in dissemination of primary care messaging.
• Engage in grant writing as needed to further support the efforts of the department and the ADA.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or Public Health.
• 5+ years’ in Dissemination and Implementation Science.
• Knowledge of diabetes DIS with experience in primary care required.
• Ability to optimize and implement process improvements across the grant lifecycle.
• Experience implementing project management processes, procedures, and policies.
• The ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently to manage multiple concurrent activities and complex grant portfolios.
• Experience in managing personnel, including direct and indirect management.
• Strong attention to detail, and proven ability to effectively manage large amounts of data and communications in an organized, timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to gain and maintain strong understanding of programs and to effectively communicate and explain them to constituents in both verbal and written form.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, the ability to interact credibly across multiple departments and divisions within the Association and externally, with professional volunteers, donors, sponsors, and constituents within the community.
  
  

WHY WORK HERE

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:

• Industry competitive base pay ranging from $118,000 - $130,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings
• Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
• A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
• Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions
  
  

Req Number QUA-25-00001

About the Organization The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight to end diabetes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We provide lifesaving education and resources backed by trusted experts to help people learn how to make life with diabetes easier until the day diabetes is gone for good. Through research, the ADA searches relentlessly for a cure and supports the professionals who provide direct care. Our team is on the ground fighting for those with diabetes who suffer discrimination, health inequity, high health care costs and so much more. Employees of the ADA embrace this mission and vision and keep people living with diabetes at the center of everything we do.

EOE Statement It is the policy of the American Diabetes Association to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.