Program Manager – Nephrology

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morningside Center at Emory University in Atlanta seeks an experienced operations and project manager to oversee daily operations, coordinate with leaders and consultants, and manage budgets and reporting for research projects.

The role emphasizes in-person collaboration on proposals, events, and collaborations across Emory and partner organizations, with a focus on advancing clinical research processes and grant activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Five years of professional experience in a related field such as business administration, research, or information systems management.
• Program or project management experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical protocol development, personnel budgeting and IRB approval is a plus.
• Willingness to learn Emory's research process.
• Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Morningside Center’s daily operations.
• Work with the Director, staff, co-founders, and consultants to develop projects and keep them on track.
• Assist with planning and monitoring project budgets.
• Participate in calls with subject-matter experts to plan future projects and directions.
• Organize events and meetings.
• Support contracts and collaborations within and beyond Emory.
• Help develop internal grant RFPs.
• Coordinate peer review and reporting, including use of an online tool.
• Prepare reports for funding agencies.
• Help faculty and staff navigate Emory’s research process.
• Set short- and long-term goals with Morningside personnel.
• Serve as a liaison with other university departments.
• Represent the Center at meetings and events.
• Maintain the Morningside website.
• Grow the Center’s visibility through social media and patient advocacy.
• Assist with planning conferences related to Morningside’s interests.
• Take on other related responsibilities as the Center grows.

Skills

Project Management Experience

Budget Planning

Clinical Protocol Development

Grant Proposal Development

Stakeholder Communication

IRB Approval

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Online Project Management Tools

Social Media Platforms

Website Maintenance Tools

Job description

• Manage the Morningside Center’s daily operations
• Work with the Director, staff, co-founders, and consultants to develop projects and keep them on track
• Assist with planning and monitoring project budgets
• Participate in calls with subject-matter experts to plan future projects and directions
• Organize events and meetings
• Support contracts and collaborations within and beyond Emory
• Help develop internal grant RFPs
• Coordinate peer review and reporting, including use of an online tool
• Prepare reports for funding agencies
• Help faculty and staff navigate Emory’s research process
• Set short- and long-term goals with Morningside personnel
• Serve as a liaison with other university departments
• Represent the Center at meetings and events
• Maintain the Morningside website
• Grow the Center’s visibility through social media and patient advocacy
• Assist with planning conferences related to Morningside’s interests
• Take on other related responsibilities as the Center grows

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business or related field
• Five years of professional experience in a related field such as business administration, research, or information systems management
• Program or project management experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with clinical protocol development, personnel budgeting and IRB approval is a plus
• Willingness to learn Emory's research process
• Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including budget planning, coordination of peer review processes, and effective communication with stakeholders. Familiarity with clinical protocol development and the ability to navigate research processes are essential for success in this role.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Experience
• Budget Planning
• Clinical Protocol Development
• Grant Proposal Development
• Stakeholder Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Budgeting
• Grant Proposal Development
• Peer Review Coordination
• Report Preparation

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Event Planning
• Liaison Skills
• Advocacy

Industry Keywords

• Business Administration
• Research Management
• IRB Approval
• Clinical Protocols
• Emory University

Tools & Technologies

• Online Project Management Tools
• Social Media Platforms
• Website Maintenance Tools