The Program Manager - Research is responsible for providing direct grants administrative and management support to assigned small to medium size research programs/centers to facilitate the needs of the center directors, investigators, and the associate administrators in areas such as financial management, strategic planning, staffing and administrative oversight, regulatory assistance, and liaison with various ancillary departments, stakeholders, and research leadership. A self-starter who works well independently and has a superior customer service attitude is essential.

1. Local administrative oversight of research grants programs/centers as well as planning, budgeting, program implementation/cost maintenance, and methods/procedures

2. Assist with development and tracking of grant budgets/spending, assist with documentation for grant-related purchases (including single source documentation and/or competitive quotes)
3. Assist with oversight of research coordinator effort on grants as well as other grant-funded personnel
4. Assist with preparation of new grant/project submissions, project/grant renewals, and progress reports
5. Assist faculty/center directors in identifying new research contract or grant opportunities
6. Assist with regulatory oversight of projects
7. Work with OSP to track subcontracts (e.g., establishing new subcontracts, amendments, documentation to assist with invoicing)
8. Liaison with various ancillary departments (e.g., OSP, IRB, IBC, IACUC)

9. Monitor/maintain any social media for associated Centers and research divisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least one year of related experience