Job Opportunity: Program Manager, Research Development and Support, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Program Manager, Research Development and Support – Hybrid Eligible
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Working independently, manage the limited submissions opportunities (LSO) program, including proactively identifying opportunities, managing internal competitions, maintaining faculty review committees, recruiting ad hoc reviewers, and coordinating with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) on shared opportunities.
- Working independently, manage the Internal Awards program. Management includes all aspects of the program, such as publicity and outreach (webinars), maintaining multiple faculty reviewer committees, and handling correspondence with all stake holders.
- Determine when LSO and Internal Awards programs’ issues should be brought to the attention of the Executive Director of Research Development. Present and advise on solutions to challenges, and improvements to policies and procedures.
- Provide assistance with research development activities (e.g., performing funding searches, researching sponsors). Coordinate extensively with the entire RDS team to enable consistent and accurate information to be presented to faculty researchers.
- Work with RDS/OVPRI team to develop and implement reports displaying various RDS metrics.
- When required, serve as RDS liaison for University offices such as Development and Alumni Relations, and Marketing and Communications. Advise on processes for various systems. e.g., VandyQuest, InfoReady, and website development programs.
- Serve as a team member to support university-wide, multi-institution, interdisciplinary research proposals including coordinating meetings, evaluating, or producing content, and information gathering.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
- 1+ years of research-related experience is required.
- 3+ years of experience in a professional office setting are required.
- Proven experience in decision making. Good judgment and discretion required.
- Strong analytical, writing, and communications skills is required.
- Proven experience in prioritizing and multi-tasking is required.
- Proven commitment to accuracy and thoroughness is required.
- General working knowledge of the Microsoft Office software suite is required.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, a collaborative spirit, and service orientation is required.
- Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team.
- 3+ years of experience in administrative support is preferred.
- Prior experience working with university faculty in higher education is preferred.
- Strong interest in the field of research development is preferred.