GR-ACY Manager, Department of Surgery

Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Manager

Richmond, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The GR-ACY Manager oversees a multidisciplinary, hospital-community-based alternative sentencing program for youth and adults with charges related to impaired driving and substance abuse. This role supports the university's mission and strategic objectives through the daily administration of the GRA-CY program, which includes the supervision and development of staff and the delivery of program services. The Manager is responsible for coordinating and implementing multiple components of a comprehensive or specialized program, setting and achieving programmatic goals, and aligning operational strategies with executive and senior leadership directives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire project and all teams.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate existing and new programs and services for both internal operations and community partners.
• Work with IVPP Leadership on the development and execution of strategic initiatives to meet programmatic goals and objectives.
• Supervise and support staff development to maintain a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
• Host weekly program meetings and individual staff supervision meetings.
• Oversee collection of data, evaluation, pre-posttest, and ensure accurate and timely data entry by staff in tracking systems and electronic records programs.
• Develop or oversee the preparation of detailed data reports for internal use and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit any grant funded reporting requirements on time.
• Foster and maintain strong collaborative relationships with VCU Health internal teams and external community partners.
• Manage equipment, property, and other resources assigned to the unit to ensure optimal functionality and compliance with organizational standards.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills to manage the GRA-CY team effectively.
• Proficiency in data management and reporting, particularly using the RedCap system.
• Experience in program development and administration.
• Ability to identify funding opportunities and write grants and reports for funders.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with internal and external partners.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community outreach and educational initiatives.
• Familiarity with compliance and evaluation best practices in program management.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.