Program Manager, Project SEED

American Chemical Society

4h•$95,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager of Project SEED in the ACS Student Experiences leads ACS Project SEED Summer Program and scholarship operations including disbursements and communication with students and university administration. The incumbent will work with staff to ensure the needs of SEED students are addressed by ACS programs, products, and services. The position reports to the Sr Portfolio Manager of Student Experience. This position will collaborate with internal units and external organizations as needed to advance ACS strategic interests and contribute to other Student Experiences as well as ACS wide initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and training and experience in chemistry or a closely related STEM field with experience in STEM research, grant management, editing, professional development, people and program management
7+ years of related experience.
Working knowledge of programming and editorial flows.
Excellent communication, organizational, verbal, written, collaborative, data driven, and analytical skills desired.
The ability to think strategically, solutions focused, demonstrate responsibility, diligence, timeliness, responsiveness, and commitment are a must.
Technical knowledge desired: Microsoft Office, application/review management systems (i.e. Foundant, Salesforce), research tools (e.g. Qualtrics) data analysis and visualization tools, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Experience with facilitating workshops, leading strategic planning, and data management are a plus.

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of Project SEED’s summer program in collaboration with the team members of Student Experiences.
Manages SEED project proposal lifecycle, including call for proposals, proposal review, feedback on proposals, student applications, award disbursement, recordkeeping, operational systems, and compliances.
Collaboratively works with units to create, modify, facilitate and support professional development and educational resources for SEED, ACS Scholarships, and LEADS stakeholders.
Manages the collaborative implementation of policy, guidelines, and compliances for SEED coordinators, mentors, and reviewers, including implementation of the Youth Protection Policy.
Manages the SEED Scholarships application and review life cycle in conjunction with the SEED Committee including award disbursement. Supports relevant governance groups. May serves as liaison for special task forces and/or subcommittee working groups upon request.