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Posted: 10/20/2026Senior Associate Director, Public Policy – RCMHCP
Emory UniversityCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mental health policy, coalition-building, and stakeholder engagement while effectively managing complex initiatives and budgets. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategic partnerships, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
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Mental Health Policy ExpertiseProject Management SkillsCoalition-Building ExperienceStakeholder EngagementSupervisory Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the Rosalynn Carter Mental Health & Caregivers Program Public Policy pillar
- Align strategies, goals, and measures with program and institutional priorities
- Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate U.S.-based mental health and caregiving policy strategies and initiatives
- Advance systems change through policy education, coalition-building, stakeholder engagement, research translation, implementation support, and public awareness
- Lead state, regional, and national policy initiatives focused on mental health care access, school-based behavioral health, family caregivers, and alternative crisis response
- Develop and manage budgets, expenditures, projections, funding allocations, grants, contracts, and partnerships
- Partner with Development and program leaders on funding strategies, donor relationships, proposals, reports, agreements, stewardship, and impact measurement
- Build and oversee a Southeast regional coalition and targeted national initiatives
- Establish project plans, performance measures, and evaluation frameworks
- Represent the program with policymakers, government agencies, donors, advocates, partners, and other Carter Center programs
- Serve as a subject matter expert and deliver presentations to diverse audiences
- Supervise Public Policy staff, graduate assistants, and interns; support recruitment, hiring, staff development, performance management, and team effectiveness
- Advise the Director on priorities, positioning, and external engagement
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures and develop efficient program procedures as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master's degree in a field related to the program and seven years of professional experience related to the program and previous supervisory and program/project management experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
- Experience in health and/or behavioral health, public policy, public health, advocacy, government relations, or related fields
- Expertise in mental/behavioral health, health policy pertaining to health coverage, caregiving, and education or related fields
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Experience engaging policymakers, government agencies, and community stakeholders
- Strong project management, facilitation, and coalition-building skills
- Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) required
- May require periodic international travel and re-entry into the United States
- Must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs
- Non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunity to work from home regularly
- Flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs
- Equal opportunity employment
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Professional growth and development opportunities through educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources
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Hard Skills
Program ManagementBudget ManagementPolicy DevelopmentEvaluation FrameworksResearch TranslationGrant ManagementPerformance MeasurementPublic Awareness CampaignsAdvocacy StrategiesHealth Coverage Policy
Soft Skills
Facilitation SkillsTeam EffectivenessCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsPresentation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)
Industry Keywords
Mental HealthBehavioral HealthPublic PolicyPublic HealthGovernment RelationsCaregivingEducation PolicyStakeholder EngagementMulti-Stakeholder InitiativesCommunity Advocacy