Academic Programs & Grants Manager

Stryker Corporation; Princeton (NJ); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University’s Humanities Council seeks a program manager to oversee visiting fellows, professorships, grant programs, and council events. You will supervise executive committee materials, agendas, and support core office operations while collaborating with leadership and Faculty Directors.

The role supports the merger with the Humanities Initiative in Fall 2027 and requires strong academic operations capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of project management in an academic or related environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, university departments, and external agencies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Forms and related programs, and experience with websites or publications.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty directors, program faculty, and executive committees in the maintenance and development of programs, including high-profile and outward-facing events, visitors, and new initiatives.
• In coordination with the assistant director, prepare appointment forms and offer letters; onboard new instructors and visiting faculty.
• Ensure compliance with university and external regulations.
• Meet university and department academic deadlines.
• Manage budgets and track expenses while forecasting for future years.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion

MS Office

Google Forms

Website publishing

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Arts and humanities background preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Prime Financials

Concur

SAFE

Canvas

Drupal

Job description

Princeton University’s Humanities Council seeks a program manager to oversee visiting fellows, professorships, grant programs, and council events. You will supervise executive committee materials, agendas, and support core office operations while collaborating with leadership and Faculty Directors.

The role supports the merger with the Humanities Initiative in Fall 2027 and requires strong academic operations capabilities.