Program Director - HUB Opportunity Fund, College of Engineering
Hiring Department: Biomedical Eng - Engineering
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1027440
Posting Close Date: September 27, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition, all full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
Reporting directly to the HUB faculty leads, the Program Manager will oversee the coordination and maintenance of all HUB activities. Responsibilities include accounting, communications, website management, administrating national databases, managing the opportunity fund, and overseeing proposal reviews. The Program Manager will work closely with PIs to ensure smooth operations and efficient utilization of resources, maintaining diligent oversight of the HUB's progress and finances. This role involves substantial responsibility in managing and disbursing funds across institutions, ensuring proper resource allocation, and optimizing funding utilization.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of the HUB, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient resource utilization. Maintain diligent oversight of the coordinating center's progress and finances.
- Financial Management: Handle accounting activities, ensuring responsible disbursement and recording of funds. Manage payment processes across multiple institutions.
- Communications & Website Management: Administer the HUB Opportunity Fund, including application processes and applicant communication. Collaborate with HUB faculty leadership to prepare and submit annual reports to NIBIB program staff, detailing the opportunity fund application process, applicant demographics, review criteria, and selection process. Maintain and update the HUB website, keeping all information current and accessible. Develop and manage communication strategies to ensure effective information dissemination.
- Proposal Reviews & Reporting: Oversee the review process for proposals, ensuring adherence to established criteria. Submit required documentation and reports to the NIBIB program staff for review and approval.
- Advisory Board Management: Establish and manage the HUB advisory board. Schedule and facilitate board meetings, ensuring productive discussions and outcomes.
- Mentorship & Collaboration: Facilitate connections between PIs and mentors across institutions. Ensure effective communication and collaboration among PIs.
- Conference/Meeting Participation: Attend relevant conferences and meetings to represent HUB and stay updated on industry trends and standards.
- Direct Supervision: Supervise the HUB Administrative Assistant, ensuring productive contributions and professional growth.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- A total of three (3) years (36 months) financial management skills, including prior experience with financial account management and budget oversight, coordination and administration of funding opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in program or project management, preferably within an academic or research environment.
- Strong financial management skills, including accounting and budget oversight.
- Experience coordinating and administering funding opportunities.
- Proficiency in website management and digital communication strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and support others through empowerment, collaboration, mutual respect, and mentoring.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting an organizational culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.
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