Program Manager - School of Medicine, Nephrology | Morningside Center for Innovative and Affordable Medicine

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Emory University, through the Morningside Center for Innovative and Affordable Medicine, seeks a part‑time Program Manager to oversee administrative and research activities. The role reports to the Center Director and supports program growth, communications, and events.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience, with in‑person duties at Emory and possible limited remote work.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manages administrative and research activities in support of a specialized program or research center.
• Develops plans for program growth and development and serves as a liaison to various committees or organizations.
• Oversees planning, logistics and implementation of events such as lectures, seminars, conferences, or research projects.
• Participates in communications for the program such as websites, publications, multimedia or video productions.
• May hire and supervise administrative or research staff.
• Manages daily operations of the Center in collaboration with the Director and staff.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder liaison

Research administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

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Description

The Morningside Center for Innovative and Affordable Medicine is an interdisciplinary unit within the Woodruff Health Sciences Center at Emory University consisting of a core group of staff and affiliated faculty at Emory. The Center was created to promote research, education, and advocacy for effective and affordable medical treatments with an initial focus on repurposed drugs and cancer. The Program Manager will report to the Morningside Center Director. This is a part‑time role, well suited to someone who enjoys variety and wants to help shape a growing Center.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages administrative and research activities in support of a specialized program or research center.
• Develops plans for program growth and development and serves as a liaison to various committees or organizations.
• May oversee the planning, logistics and implementation of various special events such as lectures, seminars, conferences, or research projects.
• Participates in developing and implementing various program related communications such as websites, publications, multimedia or video productions.
• May hire and supervise administrative or research related staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

The candidate manages daily operations of the Morningside Center. The role spans several areas, and you’ll work closely with the Director and existing staff throughout:

• Operations: manage the Center’s day‑to‑day work and, as needed, work with the Director (or his/her designee), other staff, co‑founders, and consultants to develop and keep projects on track, assist with planning and monitoring project budgets, join calls with subject‑matter experts to help plan future projects and directions, and organize events and meetings.
• Partnerships and funding: support contracts and collaborations within and beyond Emory with consultants and institutions, help develop internal grant RFPs, coordinate peer review and reporting (including an online tool), and prepare reports for funding agencies.
• Research support: help faculty and staff navigate Emory’s research process. Familiarity with clinical protocol development, personnel budgeting and IRB approval is a plus, but a willingness to learn is just as welcome.
• Strategy and outreach: set short and long‑term goals working with Morningside personnel, serve as a liaison with other university departments, and represent the Center at meetings and events.
• Visibility and events: maintain the Morningside website, help grow the Center’s visibility through social media and patient advocacy, and assist with planning conferences related to Morningside’s interests.

Other related responsibilities may come up as the Center grows.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in‑person at an Emory University location . Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee .

Additional Details

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