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[CBPR] Deputy Director Position at Active Living Research - San Diego
Active Living Research (ALR), a national program supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), with direction and technical assistance provided by San Diego State University, seeks a Deputy Director to help lead this innovative program.
The Program: Active Living Research stimulates and supports research that will identify environmental factors and policies that influence physical activity and sedentary behavior. Program goals are to build an evidence base through funding research, building research capacity in this new area, and communicating findings to decision makers. ALR is in its fifth year and is currently providing technical assistance and direction to approximately 60 grants funded through the program and housed at institutions around the US. Major initiatives include organizing an Annual Conference and sponsoring theme issues of journals. They anticipate an additional five years of support, focused on building evidence that will contribute to reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity. ALR is based at San Diego State University and administered through the San Diego State University Research Foundation. www.activelivingresearch.org
Responsibilities: The Deputy Director plays a significant role in senior management of the program, working closely with the Program Director, RWJF staff, program advisors, and external partners. The Deputy participates in developing the program's strategy, policies, budgets, work and communications plans while managing day-to-day operations. The Deputy is responsible for implementing all aspects of ALR and supervises other program staff. There are substantial opportunities to contribute to the development of a rapidly evolving transdisciplinary field of research as well as to the application of that research to stimulate changes in policies and environments that will improve public health. Professional growth and development are encouraged.
To view expanded description and apply: Go to Job # 060125 on SDSU Research Foundation's website: www.foundation.sdsu.edu