Brandeis University

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity to serve as the Research Program Manager for The National Initiative on Gender, Culture & Leadership in Medicine: C-Change reporting to the director (Linda Pololi). We are seeking an experienced program manager who will provide operations management, financial administration, administrative support to collaborate in and ensure smooth day to day operations for the initiative and become a member of the dynamic C-Change team.

The National Initiative on Gender, Culture and Leadership in Medicine, known as C-Change (for culture change), is housed at Brandeis University in the Heller School for Social Policy and Management. C-Change conducts national research projects and implements innovative programs for faculty physicians and scientists nationally.

Dedicated to improving the culture of academic medicine through research and action, C-Change aims to promote an inclusive, affirming, relational and productive working environment for all faculty and trainees, and to broaden leadership in academic medicine.

The Program Manager position responsibilities can expand depending on the individual’s initiative, career aspirations, talents, and accomplishments in the job.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume/CV.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide day to day and overall operations management for C-Change. This includes administrative support for the PI; preparation for meetings (mostly national) and coordinating and scheduling the work of our diverse national research team; developing, coordinating and managing timelines across all phases of a project
• Financial administration, including managing multiple budgets and spending
• Research project management including note-taking at research meetings; collaborating on project planning; assisting with the preparation of grants proposals reports, scientific manuscripts, and presentations
• Supervise staff and student assistants

Requirements:

• High level administrative and accounting skills, excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to time management, working under deadlines, able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate plainly complex information, exceptional attention to detail and strong writing skills
• Skilled use of standard computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPt, knowledge of Access and Qualtrics a plus, project management software) and willingness to learn
• Health/behavioral interest preferred
• Experience and knowledge of the context of academic medicine/higher education preferred

Additional Information:

Must be able to occasionally travel to meetings to supervise/help as needed.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.