Program Director

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park in Maryland seeks a seasoned Program Manager for the Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation to lead day-to-day operations, drive research capacity coordination, education and workforce development, and reporting functions. You will supervise a coordinator and coordinate with partner universities and organizations to advance institute initiatives.

Responsibilities include interfacing with faculty leads, preparing data-driven reports for leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten years of professional program management experience.
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation.
• Supervise coordinator and manage administrative execution and reporting.
• Coordinate with partner universities and organizations to enable initiative decisions.
• Develop and administer polices and procedures related to institute functions.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Negotiation

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: Leads day-to-day operations of the Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS) including the areas of research capacity coordination, community engagement, and institute reporting functions. Manages activities between the Institute’s collaborative universities and partner organizations, as well as administrative execution and integration of the four major functions of the center:

1. 1) Cross-Disciplinary Research
2. 2) Education, Training, and Workforce Development
3. 3) Research Coordination and Community Engagement
4. 4) Partnerships and Infrastructure

Interfaces with designated faculty leads and facilitates financial and operational data provision to allow the Institute leadership team to decide on the initiatives to undertake. Supervises coordinator.

Physical Demands

This is an office job that requires the ability to be stationary for long periods time and the visual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate a computer and other standard office machinery. Must be able to attend meetings in various locations on campus.

This is an office job that requires the ability to be stationary for long periods time and the visual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate a computer and other standard office machinery. Must be able to attend meetings in various locations on campus.

Licenses / Certifications

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Ten (10) years of professional program management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
• Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
• Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to research information and analyze/synthesize complex data and information to create reports and presentations with valid conclusions derived from various sources.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details Preferences

Master's degree, experience in higher education, knowledge of the RQS program.

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter, names and contact information for 3 references.

Best Consideration Date

9/1/2026, Open Until Filled.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position.

Financial Disclosure

Required Yes. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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About the University

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

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