Program Administrator

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Overview

A research Lab at Yale School of Public Health is seeking an experienced Program Administrator to join our team. This position will be tasked with helping to advance our understanding of the causal impact of neighborhood and individual social connectedness on mental health, as well as other health outcomes, among Black adults in the United States.

Plans and oversees project initiatives working to ensure that the research flows and meets the timelines and milestones, coordinating with researchers at Yale and other university administrative teams to submit contracts, invoices, ordering office supplies, working with postdocs to monitor IRBs, assist with disbursing payments to participants, and related functions.

Identify new opportunities for research and collaboration with academic, community, and corporate partners domestically and internationally.

Support and lead drafting, reviewing and editing and submitting manuscripts for peer reviewed publications.

Arrange talks, podcasts, news reports, and other avenues to deliver the research results and related expertise with the PI.

Lead and plan other dissemination avenues including annual research conference to share the results of funded studies.

Search databases and prepare drafts of research proposals for grants, including specific aims, research strategy, which includes literature reviews, formatting references, and editing other aspects of the proposal such as team, IRB.

Participate in strategic initiatives to translate the research activities into business products and or services (commercialization opportunities), which may include assisting with SBIR/STTRs, and collaborations with corporate organizations.

Support all research and administrative activities related to NIH, Private, Corporate, Foundation proposals that the PI has funded.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent project management acumen with a track record of successful project execution. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

2. Ability with social media management, digital marketing, and/or public relations.

3. Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to solve problems expediently, with empathy, and tact.

4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

5. Expertise in using multiple Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to build systems and processes.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Advanced degree in a related field such as public health, social sciences, or management.

2. Proven experience with social media management, digital marketing, and using analytics to generate reports.

3. Familiarity with project management software and tools.

4. Proven experience working in an academic or non-profit setting, with a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.

5. Proven experience in budget management and financial planning.

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Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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