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Job Overview
The Program Manager works directly with Dr. Cheema to manage day to day activities of CMS. Ability to work independently and initiate/delegate/complete projects and tasks on schedule is critical. Commitment to management, teamwork and strong service orientation is required. Strong communication, writing and collaboration skills are also required. High capacity for flexibility and ability to learn (software, operations, strategies). Strong computer literacy in multiple systems, platforms, and software (Mac, PC, spreadsheets, databases, calendar systems, web-based financial) is preferred. Experience and expertise in office, lab, and organizational operations and pro-active stance and ability to troubleshoot and improve operations where possible required, including presenting at institutional or other meetings as needed to achieve objects. Troubleshoot, strategize, and assist in short and long-term planning for the group. Ability to organize large and complex local and national scientific meetings, serving as the GU program and business management representative.
This position requires multitasking and coordination with multiple administrative and scientific teams, external institutions and/or service providers, advisory board for the CMS, internal GUMC departments and the Office of Advancement. The candidate will be responsible for honorarium processing, filing and tracking requisitions and spend authorizations via the Georgetown Management System (GMS).
The Program Manager works closely with the supervisor for oversight and daily management of CMS programs to include such as ensuring all funds are expended according to CMS budget specifications and federal guidelines and scientific and budgetary strategic needs. This includes expense reports, requisitions, cost center buyer role, preparing work journals and financial reports. Liaise among all GUMC and external stakeholders, offices, labs, and vendors as required. The candidate will also manage ProCard expenses for CMS including reconciliation, ensuring department staff meets University policies, deadlines and maintaining program integrity. CMS activities to include: CMS website development, marketing and website, Center development strategy and execution, conference and meetings, and ensuring strategic goals of maintaining the Center as a funded University entity and assisting the CMS leadership in preparing for and executing center audits. The candidate will also work with Dr. Cheema to implement the GU strategy of “branding” and the move to standardization, such as is needed for GU websites and fundraising for CMS.
Work Interactions
The Program Manager works directly with Dr. Cheema to manage day to day activities of CMS. Ability to work independently and initiate/delegate/complete projects and tasks on schedule is critical. As a part of strategy building and execution, this position also coordinates with all departments of the university.
Requirements and Qualifications
Undergraduate degree (Master’s preferred) in sciences or related discipline.
High-level information management skills required, including multiple word, data and web Content Management Systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CMS, project management software, etc.). Ability to effectively use GMS and other enterprise-wide systems. Comfort with Macintosh systems and software but ability to use PC. High-Level…