Associate Program Officer - Crohn's Disease (Prevention)

Helmsley•New York, NY

4d•$104,500 - $118,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Helmsley’s Crohn’s Disease Program team is seeking an Associate Program Officer (APO) to directly support the Crohn’s Disease Program Director and Officers. The APO will have a broad visionary mindset to help identify and develop new initiatives in one or more of our program’s focus areas.

Requirements

Experience in biomedical research or related field is required.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must demonstrate excellent written and oral presentation skills for both technical and lay audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative, prioritize and accurately complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines.
A strong team player with a diplomatic, professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an advanced science or medical degree (PhD or MD) is preferred.
Knowledge of Crohn’s disease and/or immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, or bioinformatics is preferred.
Background in the nonprofit or foundation sectors and grantmaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist Program Officers and other team members to:
Ensure timely and effective grants management processes.
Monitor a growing program and grants portfolio.
Manage the program’s grants through each grant life-cycle, including grant application evaluation, due diligence, and implementation.
Track program budgets, ensuring accurate payment and accounting of grants.
Maintain positive and proactive communication with grantees and work with them to track the scientific progress and outcomes of grants including the review of interim grantee reports
Provide technical support to applicants and grantees.
Organize and attend program-related meetings and relevant conferences.
Assist in designing and implementing a focus area strategy, with a patient-centered mindset.
Contribute to the development goals of the program by organizing site visits, meetings, and symposia.
Manage the administrative duties related to the above and other areas as needed.
Some travel, both domestic and international, is required for meetings with potential and current grantees, as well as to relevant conferences.
Collaborate with our Communications team to drive further impact through effectively communicating or working to select audiences and at key moments.
Share Crohn’s Disease Program knowledge and expertise to assist other Helmsley programs and departments achieve their goals.
Lead by example, be a role model and advocate for Helmsley’s culture of:
Continuous learning and improvement in the pursuit of excellence,
Embracing a sense of urgency, innovation and informed risk taking,
Respecting and valuing the individual, and
Working and learning together as partners.
Collaborate with colleagues in cooperative approaches to grantmaking.
Perform other duties as assigned.