Associate Director, Program Management — Research Ops

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University’s Observatory on Social Media (OSoMe) seeks an Associate Director (Program Management Specialist) to join the senior management team in Bloomington, IN. The role emphasizes program oversight, grant administration, and strategic collaboration with faculty, sponsors, and external partners.

The position requires 5 years in a related field, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and strong communication, budgeting, and organizational skills to drive performance and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 5 years in related field required.
• Experience in program/administrative management and sponsored research support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership and operational oversight for the Observatory's research, outreach, and strategic initiatives to achieve program goals.
• Direct day-to-day operations, support sponsored research and program administration, manage communications and stakeholder engagement, oversee budget and reporting activities.
• Oversee planning and execution of events, workshops, conferences, and other program activities.
• Ensure compliance with university and sponsor requirements, support grant-related processes, and advance continuous improvement of operations.
• Support planning and monitoring of OSoMe's financial outlook and identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Proficient communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Initiative and influence

High accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Indiana University’s Observatory on Social Media (OSoMe) seeks an Associate Director (Program Management Specialist) to join the senior management team in Bloomington, IN. The role emphasizes program oversight, grant administration, and strategic collaboration with faculty, sponsors, and external partners.

The position requires 5 years in a related field, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and strong communication, budgeting, and organizational skills to drive performance and ensure