Job Description

The Center for Biomedical Research Excellence and Center for Excellence (COBRE) in the Neurosciences is looking for a Program Manager to coordinate and carry out a variety of administrative functions associated with the development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of the Center. The Program Manager is a key position for the operation of the Center. In addition to providing administrative support and conducting program assessments, the Program Manager creates promotional materials, organizes Center events, and develops neuroscience outreach programming.


Responsibilities

Administrative

• Establish, monitor, and maintain consistent and effective communication with Center investigators and research core facilities
• Assist in Center budget planning, monitor expenditures, and process budget documents
• Organize and coordinate various Center related activities and events
• Coordinate, initiate, prepare, process, and monitor a variety of forms, records, schedules, reports, and other documents related to assigned administrative functions, ensuring timely and accurate completion and review of documents by the Center Director
• Assist in grant submissions and progress reports
• Perform regular administrative duties to support the Center Director including ordering office supplies, maintaining appointment calendars, arranging meetings
• Initiate new hire paperwork and assist with onboarding professional staff and faculty
• Initiate paperwork related to Center temporary employment pay and student pay
• Perform other specialized/technical tasks as needed by the Center Director

Evaluation

• Develop and implement a program evaluation plan for the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) research cores, pilot project program, and mentorship program
• Monitor and evaluate the functioning of the COBRE core facilities
• Compile program evaluation data and write summary reports of COBRE grant-related progress
• Plan and prepare a variety of regular and special reports related to assigned functions, involving background research, compiling and analysis of data from a variety of sources, and so forth

Center Promotion and Neuroscience Outreach

• Take the lead on creating content for, and maintaining, the Center website
• Manage social media pages for the Center
• Write and design materials to promote the Center and research core facilities
• Write press releases related to Center accomplishments
• Assist in the design of posters or presentations for informational sessions given by Center Director
• Develop and organize Neuroscience Center outreach activities
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students at outreach events
• Act as a liaison for the Center with local schools for outreach events

Qualifications

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in an appropriate discipline (Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field), plus at least two years business or office administrative experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Knowledge of and excitement for neuroscience and/or biology research
• Ability to work independently
• Relevant knowledge and skills related to organizing and maintaining moderately complex records systems, including computer applications
• Excellent administrative skills, with some relevant budget experience helpful
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals both inside and outside the University
• Excellent writing skills are essential
• Experience with budgets and data analysis,
• Knowledge of Banner a plus.
• Previous experience in program evaluation is desirable

EEO Statement Summary
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