PROGRAM MANAGER I

Position Summary

Responsible for administratively managing a University department under the general direction of a functional Program Director or under the auspices of a Program Advising Committee and according to an established program plan. May participate in the development of program objectives and is responsible for achieving objectives within defined parameters set by University and/or department policies and procedures or technical principles. May require fiscal management of grants and other funds. May manage multiple programs. Requires the use of independent judgment to determine the best approach to accomplish objectives established in the program plan. May supervise staff as needed.

The purpose of the Program Manager I is to provide support for clinical and research faculty, create newsletters for grants, submit manuscripts, prepare CVs, biosketches, and other research management duties including budget maintenance, personnel processing, facilitation of programmatic activities, and providing office support for the organization. This position is essential to providing support for the management of several large, newly funded, and pending research grants/contracts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of Program Director II and PI:

• Coordinates administrative, personnel, and logistical support for PI team programmatic activities.
• Carries out established program objectives and directives.
• Follows established guidelines or protocols.
• Determines the best approach to accomplish assignments.
• Participates in program planning and in setting program objectives.
• Assists with grant and contract preparation and submission.
• Performs data management.
• Provides administrative and business support services for the faculty members and a team of 15-19 members.
• Assists with budget maintenance, personnel processing, policy communication, database/ file management, office/clinical oversight, preparation of grants, presentations, publications, and reports.
• Interfaces with internal and external constituencies.
• Maintains vendor relationships.
• Acts as a communication liaison and educational events planner.
• Provides oversight of clerical/secretarial support staff.
• Prepares and processes Oracle requisitions, purchase orders, and payment requests, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Pay Range: $42,598.40 - $66,788.80

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirements.

Preferred Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Word); EndNote; Oracle; and OnBase for the submission of payment requests. The individual should be self-directed and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This individual should also be able to interface with medical and research professionals, patients, research participants, and leadership across UAB as well as external institutions.