Program Manager, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Miscellaneous Research Department - Galveston

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent, with 5 years of experience in 

program management.

Preferred Experience:

May assist in grant writing.

Performs related duties as required.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is accountable for the personnel, operational and financial management of assigned program(s) that may cross multiple departments and/or services, to ensure optimal quality, cost, and or service/outcomes.

Job Duties:

• Oversees and supervises all business and administrative activities relating to program operations and budget.
• Reports to the Department Vice Chair for Research and Center Director.
• Provides leadership for the program and promotes teamwork
• Serves as a liaison between institutional departments and local area groups to assess need and develop project plans and budgets
• Coordinates all joint operations for the program with both internal and external sources. Works with other campus departments to establish collaborative programs
• Assists in identifying potential funding sources for the program and prepares/monitors budgets to ensure services are provided in a cost-effective manner.
• Develops and disseminates tools to facilitate planning, writing and editing of grant proposals and manuscripts.
• Work in synergy with research development specialists to coordinate grant preparation.
• Advises authors regarding clarity, consistency, adherence to funding, agency, and organization guide
• Prioritizes and schedules projects and request for use of resources.
• Provides editing, coordination, and harmony for large, multi-investigator grant projects.
• Works with Researchers to develop and edit grant proposals, manuscripts, biosketches, grant progress reports and closures, IRB and IACUC protocols.
• Works with the IS web team to develop and maintain content for websites.
• Facilitates development of goals, performance standards, and objectives of the program.
• Works with other campus departments to establish collaborative programs.
• Responsible for identifying and evaluating the need for new equipment, supplies, communication services, and information services for all areas of the program.
• Initiates implementation plans for new projects and services within the program.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Salary Range:  Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.