Program Manager, Digestive Disease Research Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a Program Manager to oversee the Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Research Center (VDDRC) and provide executive administrative support to the Division Director. Responsibilities include coordinating NIH center grant activities, training programs, and communications to advance digestive disease research.

The role engages faculty, trainees, and institutional stakeholders, requiring strong organizational and project management skills to support research and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating NIH center grants and research programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with faculty, trainees and institutional stakeholders.
• Experience in administrative leadership within an academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NIH center grant administration, pilot program activities, training and center communications.
• Maintain grant documentation, records, reporting timelines and renewals.
• Provide executive-level support to Division Director and act as administrative liaison.
• Coordinate faculty recruitment activities and onboarding with department leadership.

Skills

Program Management

Financial Processes

Process Improvement

Peer Leadership

Networking

Quality Management

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a Program Manager to oversee the Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Research Center (VDDRC) and provide executive administrative support to the Division Director. Responsibilities include coordinating NIH center grant activities, training programs, and communications to advance digestive disease research.

The role engages faculty, trainees, and institutional stakeholders, requiring strong organizational and project management skills to support research and