Senior Program Specialist

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Specialist to join the Department of Pediatrics. The mission of the unit is to focus on exploring the physiology of acquired red cell injury, on development of a novel bio-synthetic artificial red cell, and on translational transfusion medicine in the ICU setting.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Primary Duties

• Responsible for all aspects of the specific program (project #), including day-to-day operations, project management, and contract compliance for a program.
• In collaboration with programmatic leadership, plan, develop, administer and coordinate new or revised goals and objectives for programs. Ensure that goals, objectives, and deliverables specified are accomplished in accordance within priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.
• Provide advanced administrative and research support to the programmatic leadership teams. Evaluate program effectiveness in order to develop and implement new or improved methods.
• Lead development and content of speeches, presentations, articles and other forms of content dissemination. Contribute substantially in the development and implementation of communication and dissemination strategies, including providing oversight to social marketing strategy, making media appearances, and maintaining content on website.
• Perform specialized administrative functions, including research and data analyses, program coordination and monitoring, data collection, database creation, surveys, reports, and recommends program changes.
• Monitor and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e.: contractors, state agencies, legislature, and sponsors) to ensure compliance with work plan and deliverables.
• Lead preparation of final program and financial reports for submission to management or outside agencies.
• Prepare pre- and post- award reports regarding funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings, or conferences with high impact on program and/or participants. Coordinate logistics, scheduling, communications, and participation.
• Coordinate program activities through delegation of assignments to staff. May supervise and mentor other support staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Experience: Three (3) years administrative or program coordination experience.
Supervisory Experience: One (1) year in work coordination, training, and daily oversight of staff, students, or volunteers preferred.
Other: Related experience to program may be substituted for education. Ability to prepare financial statements and budgets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

The Hiring Range for this position is in the $70,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected]. 

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