Cardiac CT & MRI Educational & Training Program Manager - Internal Medicine, Pauley Heart Center

About the role

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Pauley Heart Center. Department Summary: At VCU Health Pauley Heart Center, our world-class team takes your heart health personally. Building on our history of innovation in patient care, scientific discovery, diversity and collaboration, we improve cardiovascular care for all, while continuously training the next generation of healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• The Program Manager is responsible for the operational management, coordination, and implementation of strategic programs, facilities initiatives, and administrative operations that support the Pauley Heart Center's academic, clinical, research, and strategic missions.
• Serves as a central resource for program development, project coordination, facilities planning, and operational improvement initiatives, while ensuring effective collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Overseeing Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI educational and training programs in partnership with Brightpoint Community College.
• Managing special projects, overseeing office and facility operations, coordinating renovation and space planning efforts, developing operational processes, and supporting the successful execution of Center priorities.
• Providing independent coordination and strategic support to the Director of the Pauley Heart Center and serving as a liaison among university leadership, health system leadership, external partners, philanthropic stakeholders, and community organizations.
• Core Responsibilities (70%): Manage and coordinate operational, administrative, and strategic initiatives that support the Pauley Heart Center's academic, clinical, research, and organizational objectives; serve as the primary operational coordinator for the Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI educational and training programs; develop, implement, and improve processes, procedures, and workflows to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency; serve as the operational lead for office administration, facilities management, and space utilization activities; coordinate facility maintenance, vendor services, contractor activities, and workplace operations to ensure a functional and professional environment; lead planning and coordination efforts for space renovation, capital improvement, and facilities-related projects; collaborate with leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners to identify operational needs and recommend effective solutions; monitor and coordinate activities related to special projects and initiatives of strategic importance to the Center; develop and maintain systems that support effective project management, operational oversight, and program execution; provide recommendations and support for planning initiatives involving space utilization, operational improvements, and organizational growth.
• Strategic Leadership Support (30%): Serve as the Director's principal administrative liaison and trusted representative for internal and external stakeholders; manage leadership communications, strategic coordination, and relationships across VCU, VCU Health, external academic institutions, government partners, philanthropic stakeholders, and community organizations; coordinate interactions involving university leadership, health system executives, academic partners, state legislators, government relations representatives, and major donors; prepare presentations, briefing materials, reports, correspondence, and supporting documentation for leadership meetings and strategic initiatives; facilitate communication, coordination, and follow-through for high