Program Management Specialist Jobs

MEDICAL & MOLECULAR GENETICS (IN-MMGE-IUINA)

One of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at IU School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. The department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.

• Directs the maintenance of effective office management, financial management, record-keeping, and equipment and software.
• Oversees and/or represents the program and it's timeline in communications to stakeholders, supporting institutions, collaborators in other units, community partners, vendors and the public. Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues and programs and how to prevent them.
• Creates and/or maintains research and activities budgets for programs, identifies funding requirements and funding sources to ensure adequate resources to sustain program goals and mission. Leads and oversees grant writing and/or funding opportunities
• Creates mechanisms, training, and provides advice on a variety of issues such as budget management, software and, advanced strategies for timely spending of grant funds.
• Evaluates the performance of lower-level staff, recommends development and performance plans, promotions and disciplinary action and is accountable for consistent administration of university policies and procedures.
• Monitors best practices to create and implement policies and procedures that deliver a quality program experience.
• Plans, directs and implements programs and/or events, including operational objectives, developing branding strategy, targeting audiences for these events, and external outreach and partnership needs.
• Implements and oversees the organization's strategic vision and direction by developing, initiating, and/or creating new programs and services, and creating annual work plans and oversees the operating budget.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 8 years in relevant field.

SKILLS

Required

• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Proficient communication skills.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IUPUI

Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Dental insurance
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Expert

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Program Management

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