Program Manager | Office of University Life and Community Engagement

Rockefeller University•New York, NY

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About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President for University Life and Community Engagement, the Program Manager develops, implements, and evaluates programs and initiatives that build a connected, engaged, and supportive Rockefeller University community. The role strengthens relationships across the community, supports professional and leadership development, and enhances the experience of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff. The position identifies community needs and opportunities for engagement, then translates them into programs, events, learning experiences, and other initiatives. It assesses needs, manages resources, evaluates outcomes, and recommends improvements based on findings. The role also develops and facilitates scientific professional development curricula relevant to the academic research environment, including topics such as mentoring, leadership, communication, collaboration, career development, research culture, and professional effectiveness. The Program Manager works with campus stakeholders, supports graduate student and postdoctoral communities, oversees budgets and program partners, develops communications and educational resources, and represents the Office of University Life and Community Engagement on committees and collaborative initiatives. The role incorporates the University's mission, values, scientific environment, and strategic priorities into its work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience.
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating community engagement, educational, professional development, or related programs or initiatives.
Working knowledge of the academic scientific research environment, including familiarity with the experiences and professional development needs of scientists, graduate students, or other members of the research community.
Demonstrated experience creating and facilitating workshops, educational programs, professional development experiences, or community-building initiatives.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience managing budgets, resources, and complex projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with faculty, scientists, staff, trainees, and other stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal, diplomacy, and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use assessment and evaluation data to inform decisions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and use program-management and data-tracking platforms.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline, education, higher education, student affairs, organizational development, or a related field.
Experience working in a biomedical research university, academic research environment, graduate education, postdoctoral affairs, faculty development, community engagement, or a related setting.
Experience designing and facilitating professional development programs for scientists, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, or other members of an academic research community.
Experience developing scientific, research, or professional skills curricula or educational modules.
Experience training or supporting graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, research mentors, or other members of the scientific community.
Experience developing educational resources, curricula, facilitator guides, mentorship tools, or other learning materials.
Experience assessing program outcomes and using data and participant feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Demonstrated success building partnerships across organizational units and stakeholder groups.
Familiarity with the culture, structures, and professional pathways of academic biomedical research.
Experience using Airtable or similar project-management, database, or participant-tracking platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, manage, and assess programs and initiatives that build community, strengthen engagement and connection, and support professional and leadership development.
Create opportunities for members of the University community to connect across roles, disciplines, backgrounds, and areas of the institution.
Develop and facilitate programs, events, workshops, learning experiences, and initiatives that foster participation in University life and strengthen relationships.
Develop and facilitate a scientific professional development curriculum or learning module addressing topics such as mentoring, leadership, communication, collaboration, career development, research culture, and professional effectiveness.
Apply knowledge of the scientific research environment to make programs relevant to scientists and scientific trainees.
Support graduate student and postdoctoral communities through programming, outreach, relationship-building, professional development, resource development, and individualized support.
Develop educational resources, facilitator guides, workshop materials, and other tools for community engagement and professional and leadership development.
Assess community needs through data collection, feedback, consultation, and program evaluation; use findings to inform program development and decision-making.
Manage multiple projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and achievement of established goals and objectives.
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to identify opportunities for programs, services, community-building, professional development, and engagement initiatives.
Collect, analyze, and report participation, assessment, and outcome data to evaluate program effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.
Manage program budgets and resources, monitor expenditures, and steward University funds responsibly.
Coordinate and oversee vendors, consultants, facilitators, and external partners as needed.
Develop communications, newsletters, reports, presentations, educational materials, and other resources that support community engagement, professional development, and Office priorities.
Represent the Office of University Life and Community Engagement on committees, working groups, and collaborative initiatives as assigned.
Incorporate knowledge of the University's mission, values, scientific environment, and strategic priorities into the performance of duties.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.