Assistant Director, Program - School of Medicine, Palliative Medicine

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Key Responsibilities

Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs. Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events. May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s). Provides technical support by evaluating established processes, conducting training, attending operational meetings and networking with affiliated groups. Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines. Participates in planning, administering and monitoring program related budgets. Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure program(s) remain viable. May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees. May write publishable articles and papers. May supervise staff. Oversees or assists in developing operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies. Ensures required records and documentation are maintained. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Additional Duties

Works with the Vice Chair of Research to manage the Department's Research portfolio. Works with the post-award specialists to solve problems, answer questions, and give guidance on grants management topics. Works with PIs and their team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work. Communicate with PIs on a regular basis regarding budget and expense adjustments and revisions. Reviews effort reports and manages quarterly effort certification process. Assists faculty / PI in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals. Assists the PI in the development of budgets and budget justification which includes proofing the budget for inconsistencies and ensuring accuracy. Monitors proposal status. Assists with the review of other support pages for accuracy in reporting. Works effectively with other offices (RAS, OSP, IRB, RCG) on research proposals and management. Assists PIs with staff recruitment and development and student recruitment. Assists with faculty research recruitment. Assists with research event planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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