Strategic Program Lead — Faculty & Research Initiatives

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University seeks a senior program manager to design and coordinate a dynamic program, leading strategic planning, evaluation, and operations to ensure ongoing success. The role involves research, reporting, and collaboration across departments.

The position encompasses conducting program research, preparing accurate reports, budgeting and grants management, fundraising activities, and cross‑group collaboration, with opportunities to contribute at university committees and conferences.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and five years related program management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and coordinates program operations.
• Develops strategic plans and evaluation methods.
• Prepares accurate operational, statistical, and financial reports in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Designs training programs and materials; represents the program at meetings and conferences.
• Plans or monitors the program's budget and grants; conducts financial forecasting.
• Develops fundraising programs and writes grant proposals.
• Liaises with other groups and may write/present speeches.
• Maintains complete program records.
• May serve on university committees and supervise staff or volunteers.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Skills

Program management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field related to program areas

Job description

Emory University seeks a senior program manager to design and coordinate a dynamic program, leading strategic planning, evaluation, and operations to ensure ongoing success. The role involves research, reporting, and collaboration across departments.

The position encompasses conducting program research, preparing accurate reports, budgeting and grants management, fundraising activities, and cross‑group collaboration, with opportunities to contribute at university committees and conferences.