Academic Program Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Duties :

Program management and coordination

Proactively conceptualize, design, implement, and evaluate new programs to support areas of need

Design, conduct and analyze program evaluations and implement areas for improvement

Management and continual improvement of ongoing programs, seminar series, and events

Coordinate with internal administrative departments and dependencies to jointly enhance academic programs and services that benet stakeholders

Develop and enhance academic support systems

Develop and disseminate enhanced resources for NIH award applicants at facilities Hospital including resources, templates, and timelines.

Consult on issues that arise regarding mentorship, lack of productivity, etc.; ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in these scenarios

Serve as office point of contact and as intra- and inter- institutional liaison

Enhance offices ability to proactively reach out to stakeholders at defined touchpoints

Work with the relevant committees to help guide programming and keep office connected to stakeholder needs

Serve as a point of contact for internal and external partnerships

Develop communication strategies and outreach mechanisms to maximize / promote the functionality of offices programs

Serve as a resource for all questions related to trainee and / or faculty development at Childrens Hospital

Data management

Management of stakeholder information management systems including the management of all related data requests and initial reporting

Modify tracking database to keep with continually changing reporting needs and requirements

Serve as the liaison to all database target groups including leadership and administrators

Identify and collect information related to trainee and / or faculty stakeholders for use in institutional strategic initiatives, grant applications, etc.

Skills :

Additional Technical Requirements

Advanced knowledge of the key functional areas of administration, education, and training in a research environment

Advanced proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent time management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong presentation skills

Strong leadership skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy to understand manner

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Required Education : Masters degree

Masters degree

Required Experience :

One (1) year of academic, clinical or research experience.

One (1) year of project planning, organizing and execution experience

Preferred Education :

Advanced degree in science, biomedical or health related area

Preferred Experience :

Three (3) years of academic, clinical or research experience.

Three (3) years of project planning, organizing and execution experience

One (1) year of academic or research administration or management.