Program Manager

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

• Oversee and assist with implementation of day-to-day project and budget management for community-engaged, health disparity research programs, including in collaboration with other academic institutions and community-based organizations and stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain systems for tracking multiple community-engaged, health disparity research program deadlines, activities, and outcomes.

• Develop and coordinate progress reports and presentations as required by research program sponsors or in communicating programmatic outcomes to diverse stakeholder audiences.

• Plan and provide logistical support for research and community stakeholder meetings

• Assist with development and coordination of research grant proposals and budgets

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of specific federal funding agency policies and procedures (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOE) and online submission systems.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking multiple community-engaged, health disparity research program deadlines, activities, and outcomes.

• Develop and coordinate progress reports and presentations as required by research program sponsors or in communicating programmatic outcomes to diverse stakeholder audiences.

• Familiarity with human subjects' research requirements, IRB procedures, and data governance best practices.

• Plan and provide logistical support for research and community stakeholder meetings

• Assist with development and coordination of research grant proposals and budgets

• Other duties as assigned

          Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge of program and project management methodologies.
• Ability to manage and manipulate large datasets accurately and apply concepts such as probability and statistical inference to practical situations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to handle multiple priorities in stressful situations 

• Ability to work autonomously, demonstrate a high degree of patience, and adapt to changing priorities without disruption

• Strong system development skills, including high proficiency with software programs

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft office products

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Education and Experience Required:

• Completed master’s degree in a public health, community health, or related scientific field
• Prior community engagement and/or community-engaged research experience
• Prior program or project management experience

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Completed master’s degree in a public health, community health, or related scientific field
• Prior community engagement and/or community-engaged research experience
• Prior program or project management experience

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• Licensure, certification, or registration, if applicable.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Preferred:

• Licensure, certification, or registration, if applicable.

This job description reflects the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The responsibilities listed may be subject to change at any time and individuals may be asked to perform duties outside of their regular responsibilities to support the ongoing operations and mission Meharry Medical College and its facilities.