I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
GW's Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine ( conducts innovative,
fundamental, basic and translational research for HIV/AIDS and neglected tropical diseases. MITM has a strong tradition of training and policy advocacy for these infectious and parasitic diseases, which initiate and perpetuate poverty and suffering worldwide. Additional information on MITM can be found at the following link:
MITM is searching for a Program Manager for the AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource (ACSR). The ACSR is a biorepository for HIV infected human biospecimens obtained from a wide spectrum of HIV related or associated diseases, including cancer, and from appropriate HIV negative controls. This position would work closely with the PI, Dr. Jeffrey Bethony, to help manage the administrative aspects of the NIH funded biorepository to include coordinating the annual progress report, carryover requests, prior approval requests, setting up service contracts as needed, tracking spending levels and communicating with the sub-awardees.
The purpose of this senior level position is to provide coordination and program management on behalf of the AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource. This role will serve as a point of contact, will answer typical and complex questions and will provide functional support and management for the program administration. Functional support includes answering external inquiries, tracking spending and payments, managing fellowship and grant opportunities, preparing and analyzing reports, and similar duties. This position is tasked with outreach to other GW stakeholders. Typical duties often are administrative in nature, and are under limited supervision within the department.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the
supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of
specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates will have
sufficient subject matter knowledge to work under limited supervision, understand
specific needs, and apply subject matter knowledge. Candidates must be proficient
in MS Excel.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS Office
- Customer Service
- iBuy/Concur
- PI Dashboard
- Previously experience working with grants (NIH preferred)
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family
Sub-Family
Stream
Level
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Hours Per Week:
Monday through Friday
Work Schedule:
Position Designation:
Telework:
No
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is fully remote.
Position Type:
Posting Number:
T000439
Job Open Date:
04/04/2024
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
No
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.