Business Associate (Assistant Director)

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Business Associate (Assistant Director) in the Department of Psychiatry within the New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ). The Assistant Director of the Addiction IPE Center of Excellence will lead the development, implementation, and management of the Center's initiatives to advance addiction education, research, and training across Rutgers Health Schools. ​ This individual will oversee programmatic activities, establish partnerships via community outreach, and ensure the integration of evidence-based addiction education into existing curricula. The director is a visionary leader to ensure that Rutgers is at the forefront of evidence-based addiction education and research. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Serve as the primary lead of the Addiction IPE Center of Excellence. Provide strategic direction and vision for the Center's initiatives. Oversee the creation and implementation of the needs assessment, training library, curriculum development, graduate school, and technical assistance programs. Develop and implement evidence-based needs assessment tools to evaluate addiction education within Rutgers Health Schools. Collaborate with Rutgers Health faculty and the Training Coordinator to identify curricular gaps and create tailored educational plans for each school. Design and oversee the development of addiction education curricula aligned with interprofessional practice and evidence-based standards. ​ Minimum Education and Experience: Masters Degree in a health profession with a focus in behavioral health, public health, or a relevant field required. Plus 4 years of relevant experience in addiction education and training required. City: Newark State: NJ Physical Demands and Work Environment: PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment includes academic and office-based services, hospital-based settings and community outreach. Posting Number: 26ST2043