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Program Manager, Research Development and Support
Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Manage the limited submissions opportunities program, including identifying opportunities, managing internal competitions, maintaining faculty review committees, recruiting ad hoc reviewers, and coordinating shared opportunities with Vanderbilt University Medical Center .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage the limited submissions opportunities program, including identifying opportunities, managing internal competitions, maintaining faculty review committees, recruiting ad hoc reviewers, and coordinating shared opportunities with Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Manage the Internal Awards program, including publicity, outreach webinars, faculty reviewer committees, and stakeholder correspondence
- Escalate program issues to the Executive Director of Research Development and advise on solutions and policy or procedure improvements
- Assist with research development activities, including funding searches and sponsor research
- Coordinate with the Research Development and Support team to provide consistent and accurate information to faculty researchers
- Develop and implement reports displaying Research Development and Support metrics
- Serve as liaison to University offices such as Development and Alumni Relations and Marketing and Communications when required
- Advise on processes for systems including VandyQuest, InfoReady, and website development programs
- Support university-wide, multi-institution, interdisciplinary research proposals through meeting coordination, evaluation, content production, and information gathering
- Produce faculty workshops on grant writing and campus visits by federal and private funding agency representatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required
- At least two years of research-related experience is required
- At least three years of experience in a professional office setting are required
- Proven experience in decision making
- Good judgment and discretion
- Strong analytical, writing, and communications skills
- Proven experience in prioritizing and multi-tasking
- Proven commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
- General working knowledge of the Microsoft Office software suite
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, collaborative spirit, and service orientation
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Master’s degree is preferred
- Prior experience working with university faculty in higher education is preferred
- Strong interest in research development is preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
- Professional growth and learning opportunities
- Equal-opportunity employment