Program Manager & Research Operations Lead

Care2Prevent; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's IPPH seeks a Program Manager/Research Professional to manage NIH-funded programs and oversee multiple Core components. You will support research goals from development through delivery, ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes grant writing support, budget oversight, IRB coordination, staff supervision, and coordinating seminars and community engagement across Chicago with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Experience in coordinating complex research programs preferred.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting skills desirable.
• Familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory compliance expected.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research program objectives with PI and core leads.
• Assist in grant development, protocol writing, and progress reports.
• Oversee day-to-day research administration and budgeting for IPPH/URB.
• Supervise staff and coordinate seminars, community engagements, and meetings.
• Interface with international partners and Bangladeshi collaborators as needed.

Skills

Project management

Administrative coordination

Budget management

Grants administration

Regulatory compliance

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Chicago's IPPH seeks a Program Manager/Research Professional to manage NIH-funded programs and oversee multiple Core components. You will support research goals from development through delivery, ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes grant writing support, budget oversight, IRB coordination, staff supervision, and coordinating seminars and community engagement across Chicago with occasional international travel.