Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Administration -----
KMCRI-Administration Position Title:
Project Manager - Cancer Center Job Family Group:
Professional Staff Job Description Summary:
The Project Manager for the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) & Research Program Operations provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for CCSG activities, National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center research programs, and related research initiatives. This position serves as a central coordinator for CCSG planning, reporting, research program operations, membership administration, pilot funding programs, and scientific events. Working closely with Cancer Center leadership, investigators, administrators and external advisors, the Project Manager ensures successful execution of institutional and sponsor requirements while advancing Cancer Center strategic priorities.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 58 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research. Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
Coordinate CCSG progress reports and renewal application
Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables for CCSG-related initiatives, including executive leadership decisions, writing assignments, and distribution of data for quinquennial renewal and annual progress reports.
Coordinate CCSG planning meetings in collaboration with Director executive assistant
Develop and maintain outlines, templates, and project materials for CCSG submission and progress reports.
Update all documents relating to CCSG process, Formatting & Style Guidance document, Scientific Highlight Rubric, Data Needs, checklists.
CCSG Research Program Administration
Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings with research program leadership and ensure follow-up action items and strategic priorities.
Plan, organize and execute research program events, seminars, workshops, retreat and annual program activities.
Support planning and execution of KUCC Research week activities, especially for the Cancer Research Symposium
Manage discretionary budgets and resources assigned to research programs.
Work with Operations Data Systems group to gather research program data required for CCSG reporting, including membership rosters, publication records, funding tables and scientific accomplishments.
Assist program leadership in preparing annual reports, presentations, External Advisory Board materials, CCSG documentation and site visit presentations.
Facilitate communication between program leaders and members regarding funding opportunities, initiatives and research collaborations.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and operational standards that support research program activities and scientific events.
Coordinate development and maintenance of CCSG, EAB, and other strategic timelines and project plans.
Ensure deadlines are met by collaborating with institutional leadership, administrative staff, and research program stakeholders.
Manage event communications through Emma, Outlook, Cvent, and related communication platforms.
Develop and distribute invitations, event announcements, surveys, registration materials, and post-event assessments
Maintain the Cancer Center events calendar and ensure effective coordination of all organizational events and activities.
Serve as the primary contact for Cancer Center event-related communications and inquiries.
Cancer Center Membership Management
Administer the KU Cancer Center membership application and approval process.
Collaborate with research program leadership and data management teams to determine membership classifications and eligibility.
Prepare and distribute membership decisions, welcome correspondence, and onboarding materials
Maintain accurate membership records and…