Program Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Manager Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department NJMS - Emergency Medicine Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager in the Department of Emergency Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

The Program Manager oversees the administration, operations, and programmatic functions of ongoing programs, ensuring they adhere to institutional policies and contribute to policy development. This role includes managing program activities, collaborating on study protocols, and guiding the analysis and reporting of research data. The Senior Project Manager integrates program management with research efforts, whether involving human subjects or laboratory studies, to achieve program objectives effectively.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides technical advice, problem-solving assistance, and answers to questions regarding program goals and policy interpretations. Refer issues to the appropriate department or person when necessary.
• Develops, monitors, and reconciles program and research budgets and grants. Assist in preparing proposals for corporate, foundation, and donor funding. Oversee the reconciliation of budget expenditures.
• Hire program staff and manage performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and other personnel transactions. Supervise subordinate personnel and provide guidance on research methods and techniques.
• Develop and implement new or revised program goals, strategies, and objectives. Create and manage program work plans, oversee projects and daily operations, and coordinate activities through assigned staff.
• Maintain liaison with other departments to coordinate program activities and training, ensure cooperative efforts, and optimize resource utilization.
• Administers procedures and systems, and ensure effective dissemination of information to staff.

FLSA Exempt Grade 32S Salary Details Minimum Salary 116601.000 Mid Range Salary 147501.000 Maximum Salary 178400.000 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree in public health or relevant field plus six (6) years of experience as indicated and research and ISM experience.
• One (1) year of Supervisor experience required.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in an administrative or management role.
• Excellent writing and proposal development skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in life cycle project management preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• No significant physical demands aside from routine office work.
• Must be able to lift or exert a force up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT;

• Office environment.
• Moderate noise level.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST1786 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Master's Degree in Public Health or a relevant field plus six (6) years of experience as indicated and research and ISM experience or equivalent education, experience and/or training that may be substituted for the degree requirements?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have one (1) year of supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses