Program Manager in Research Affairs (Finance)

Position Summary:

Develops, plans, and manages all school/unit program(s) or project(s) activities. Functions in a Leadership capacity in the program. The Program Manager for the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship - Houston Galveston (ASFHG) would assist the Executive Director in mentoring Fellows as they complete their one-year public health projects and take the lead on the recruitment of new Fellows and run all Fellow for Life programming, ensuring the Fellowship has excellent candidates for the 90 Fellow positions from the 22 Consortium Schools.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Oversees all aspects of recruitment and Fellow for Life engagement activities. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors project progress. Develops, implements, and manages policies and procedures.

2. Informs upper management of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.

3. Works closely with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborative opportunities.

4. Acts as a Public Health Mentor to assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of Fellow projects (reviewing monthly reports and public health models, creating connections to partner agencies, facilitating mentor team interactions).

5. Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to private foundations and individual donors.

6. Works with the Faculty Liaisons from each of the 22 Consortium Schools and all Academic and Site Mentors to ensure communication is clear and consistent

7. Communicate with the community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

At least a Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education. Graduate degrees are preferred.

Minimum Experience:

Five (5) years of applicable experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.