Program Manager - Autism Lab

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

7d • $70,000 - $72,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Temple University's Barnett College of Public Health is searching for a Program Manager - Autism Lab! This position will work directly with the Executive Director to start and set up new and ongoing projects of the Laboratory including efforts in research and evaluation, community engagement, education and training, and knowledge translation and dissemination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least four years of directly related experience preferred.
• Project management on externally funded initiatives required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Willingness and ability, and experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other developmental disabilities.
• Experience recruiting and working with Autistic individuals as research participants by utilizing evidence-based practices of inclusive research design.
• Must have experience working with individuals with lived experience of disability/Autism.
• Demonstrated ability to train and present in large groups.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle multiple tasks and work well as a part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to locations that may not be accessible via transportation.
• Volunteer recruitment and management experience.
• Willing to travel throughout the U.S. as needed.
• Willing to work some evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and qualitative or quantitative software.
• Working knowledge of all applicable computer software and applicable professional principles.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Training experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage multiple research projects from initiation.
• Grant writing and submissions, setting up the research projects protocols, IRB submission, and then leading the day-to-day of the specific project.
• Work with the ED and other team members to identify and research new funding opportunities, potentially participating in the grant writing process.
• Read and denote possible funding opportunities, participate in RFP webinars, engage in secondary data research as it pertains to a new funding opportunity.
• Work with the IRB and the BCPH’s grants administration team to ensure that new projects are created, monitored, and completed by providing support to the Executive Director and other researchers/scholars.
• Gather, generate, maintain and analyze program data.
• Assist with report development and support database development and maintenance.
• Assist with IRB applications and reporting.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve program efficiency and to ensure the accuracy of data.
• Initiate internal and external contacts within broad guidelines provided by Gould-Taylor, as needed, to exchange information to complete work.
• Support communication, engagement, and meetings with new potential partners, advisory board members, and/or faculty and staff members being recruited to join the Laboratory.
• Provide information for project/operation budget development within area of expertise and as requested by Gould-Taylor and may monitor portions of the budget.
• As staffing expands, participate in selection of candidates, performance evaluation, training, and general HR issues.
• Provide task supervision to student workers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level