About The Position

Emory University is seeking a Manager, Program & Research for the Nia Project at Grady Hospital. This role involves managing administrative and research activities, developing plans for program growth, and serving as a liaison to various committees. The position may also oversee special events, communications, and supervise staff. The Nia Project aims to provide administrative infrastructure and manage activities for its members, working closely with Drs. Kaslow and Dunn and the Nia Executive Team.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in business or related field.
  • Five years of professional experience in a related field such as business administration, research, or information systems management.
  • Program or project management experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Prior supervisory and program/project coordination or management experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to plan and execute projects in a timely manner
  • Highly organized
  • Minimum of a one-year commitment

Responsibilities

  • Manages administrative and research activities in support of a specialized program or research center.
  • Develops plans for program growth and development and serves as a liaison to various committees or organizations.
  • May oversee the planning, logistics and implementation of various special events such as lectures, seminars, conferences, or research projects.
  • Participates in developing and implementing various program related communications such as websites, publications, multimedia or video productions.
  • May hire and supervise administrative or research related staff.
  • Provides administrative infrastructure and manages administrative activities in support of the Nia Project.
  • Engages in the development and implementation of new initiatives for the Nia Project.
  • Oversees the planning, logistics, and implementation of Nia Project activities and programs.
  • Organizes team meetings, documents activities and agreed upon deliverables, monitors follow up activities.
  • Manages communications with Nia members.
  • Works with Drs. Kaslow and Dunn and the Nia Executive Team with various tasks.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

Benefits

  • Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
  • Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
  • Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.
  • Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
  • Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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