Program Operations Manager

The faculty in the Molecular Microbiology department are united by a common interest in the biology of microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites) and the effects of microbes on human and animal hosts. The microbial pathogens program studies microorganisms that cause infectious diseases, with emphasis on rigorous analysis of these pathogens and the immune responses that restrict them. Program investigators direct detailed studies of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi and eukaryotic parasites. Research topics include structural analysis of virus entry, viral evolution, viral oncogenes, intracellular bacterial pathogens, microorganisms that cause diarrhea and pneumonia, intracellular signaling, pathogen adhesion, genetic determinants involved in susceptibility to infection, vaccine development, and identification of novel antimicrobial agents.

Oversee operations of the department to ensure seamless execution of academic and program activities.
Serves as the key integrator for the department and its campus partners.
Collaborators with department chair to develop department goals and strategies for the Molecular Biology Department; with input from the graduate program director, develops goals and strategies for Molecular Microbiology training grants. The role is integrative, applying intermediate specialized, subject matter knowledge and experience to develop, implement, review and evaluate the department functions, including department-based cores such as the BSL3 facility, Media and Dishwashing facilities.

Responsible for implementing timely and effective communications plans and strategies to support the Department, department-based training grants, core facilities, and philanthropic resources such as the David Cosman, Verna Manni, and Andrew and Greta Wright Funds. This role reports directly to the chair of the molecular biology department and has a dotted line reporting relationship to the Director of Basic Sciences Administration.