Program Manager – Advanced Leukemia Clinical and Research Program

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The individual hired for this position will serve as Program Manager (PM) to support programmatic initiatives associated with the Cal’s Angels Advanced Leukemia Clinical and Research Program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. This role involves coordinating activities for the program, managing research proposals and reporting, overseeing quality improvement initiatives, implementing community outreach and advocacy efforts, increasing program visibility through marketing and donor collaboration, and preparing donor reports. The Program Manager will work closely with program leaders to build and grow the program by developing partnerships with referring providers and external physicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
Ability to develop, implement and manage projects, knowledge of principles of project management concepts and tools.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; responsive to requests/input.
Records maintenance skills.
Take an organized approach to work and planning; anticipate and adjust for barriers and prioritize appropriately.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments, including appropriate delegation of work.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
Organizing and coordinating skills; meticulously keeping track of details, being exacting, precise and accurate.

Nice To Haves

Master Degree in Public Health, Education, Public Policy or equivalent Project Management certification preferred.
Knowledge of distance learning technology.

Responsibilities

Coordinate programmatic activities and events, including preparation of data for reporting for donors, working with Marketing for maintenance of website and promotional materials, and providing operational support for the program’s tumor board.
Support project management needs and collaborate with project stakeholders and community partners across the project life cycle.
Use appropriate project management tools and concepts to guide and direct projects and team members.
Coach, train and mentor project team members as needed.
Understand and meet expectations for deliverables/metrics with quality and timeliness.
Coordinate efforts for conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis of project data and dissemination of findings.
Manage and direct regulatory activities to the IRB, funding agencies, etc., as needed.
Manage both internal and external communications related to project progress and outcomes.
Develop and maintain educational materials required for process improvement and community outreach activities.
Other job functions as assigned by program leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program