Program Manager Job Listing at Rockefeller University in New York, NY (Job ID 1419)

Description

Organization Overview

Many of our most sophisticated cognitive abilities are thought to have evolved to subserve social interactions, yet the underlying computations that make these interactions possible, in all their complexity and nuance, remain elusive. The Price Family Center for the Social Brain was established with a dual mission: 1) to advance a basic understanding of social brain function by mapping its underlying molecular, cellular and circuit basis and 2) to utilize the insights gained and methods developed to forge new links between basic and applied neuroscience with the ultimate goal to alleviate the suffering caused by impairments of social brain function.
Overview

The Price Family Center for the Social Brain is currently seeking a full-time Program Manager/Administrative Coordinator to join our team and collaboratively manage the growing scientific and administrative operations of the Center. The Program Manager will work closely with the Directors to help shape the Center's intellectual trajectory through the development and implementation of long-term initiatives, including recruitment of junior fellows, granting mechanisms, and annual programming and outreach.  The Program Manager will also work independently to execute and manage the Center's various editorial and curatorial projects. 

The successful candidate will be highly organized and able to keep track of and orchestrate multiple projects in parallel; will provide input on the content of editorial and curatorial projects and contribute to writing, editing, curating, and directing research-related content.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact for scientific members of the Center, fostering and building relationships within the Rockefeller neuroscience community — the coordinator must be able to work well with a variety of people.
• Provide administrative support to the Center's scientific leadership including scheduling meetings, budgeting, assisting with the grant/fellowship review process, including securing external reviewers, and preparing progress reports.
• Update and maintain the Center's communication channels, including the public website.
• Assist with planning and executing group and project meetings, seminars, workshops, Center-wide and group-specific team building events.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required that help with the administration of the Price Family Center for the Social Brain.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in neuroscience or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in high-level administrative support, including project management.
• Experience coordinating travel, handling complex calendars for various high-level personnel, scheduling, hosting events and handling confidential information is necessary.
• Previous work in a scientific research or academic setting is a plus.
• Must have a strong interest or background in science.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Accuracy, careful attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple complex assignments and activities.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative, patience, and resourcefulness in adapting to changes; a capacity to function well with minimal oversight.
• Prior experience with and understanding of NIH and other grant review systems helpful.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population, as well as a collaborative spirit to help foster a team culture.

The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in neuroscience or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in high-level administrative support, including project management.
• Experience coordinating travel, handling complex calendars for various high-level personnel, scheduling, hosting events and handling confidential information is necessary.
• Previous work in a scientific research or academic setting is a plus.
• Must have a strong interest or background in science.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Accuracy, careful attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple complex assignments and activities.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative, patience, and resourcefulness in adapting to changes; a capacity to function well with minimal oversight.
• Prior experience with and understanding of NIH and other grant review systems helpful.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population, as well as a collaborative spirit to help foster a team culture.

The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact for scientific members of the Center, fostering and building relationships within the Rockefeller neuroscience community — the coordinator must be able to work well with a variety of people.
• Provide administrative support to the Center's scientific leadership including scheduling meetings, budgeting, assisting with the grant/fellowship review process, including securing external reviewers, and preparing progress reports.
• Update and maintain the Center's communication channels, including the public website.
• Assist with planning and executing group and project meetings, seminars, workshops, Center-wide and group-specific team building events.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required that help with the administration of the Price Family Center for the Social Brain.