Sr Research Program Specialist, Center for RNA Biology

Serves as administrative and business manager in planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of the Center for RNA Biology (CRB), a large and complex interdepartmental research center, which includes other large subdivisions or projects.

Responsibilities

Serves as administrative and business manager in planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of the Center for RNA Biology (CRB); Acts as liaison and has extensive contact with University and Medical Center administration, international and national project sponsors, participating centers, and regulatory agencies; Manages Center for RNA Biology (CRB) operations; Executive Assistance: manages Director's calendar, domestic and international travel, and meetings; CRB Coordination: works with the Director to initiate, formulate, and monitor the activities of the Center; Primary Liaison Duties: acts as primary administrative contact with other departments, universities, and organizations; Coordination of New Initiatives: plans, develops, and leads new initiatives including RNA Collaborative Seminar Series and Graduates Working in Science (GWIS); Grant Support: supports activities to apply for new, renewal, or supplemental grants and prepares progress reports; Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Department Chair

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in program / project management; Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

CLASP certification; Knowledge of Microsoft Office; proficiency with spreadsheet and database experience; PowerPoint presentations; strong critical thinking skills and proactive mindset