Program Manager - Harvard KUH Training Institute

Company: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description - Program Manager - Harvard KUH Training Institute (3310288)Position SummaryBrigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) seeks a Program Manager to join our education team. Reporting to Dr. Bonventre and the Sr. Administrative Director, the Program Manager manages the Harvard-wide "Network Grant" bringing together post-doctoral and pre-doctoral training in Nephrology, Urology, and Non-Malignant Hematology. In close collaboration with the Multi-PIs of the grant and various faculty committees, the Program Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the Network programs, including coordinating faculty effort, recruitment and retention of fellows and graduate students, ensuring participant satisfaction, managing operational staff, grant/gift submission and reporting as needed, and achieving financial targets to ensure that the Network Grant accomplishes its goals. We seek collaborative, adaptable candidates who appreciate the importance of programs and networking events to the development of researchers, are driven by working with others on a fast-paced team, and are excited about having an impact on the future of biomedical research. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture and seek candidates who share our values and commitment.Position DescriptionAs the Program Manager, you will work closely with the Harvard Network group and the BWH Renal Medicine Division. In this capacity, you will:PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Manage admissions and enrollment process, including admissions committee.
• Review, enhance and implement existing marketing and outreach strategies.
• Serve as a key contributor during the build-out of the various professional development, networking, and administrative functions in the Network.
• Manage communication strategy and processes.
• Organize data and write reports.PROGRAM DELIVERY
• Ensure that all aspects of program development and implementation are planned, managed, and executed at the highest standards.
• Direct operations, including logistics, faculty relationships to the Network, curriculum management, web site maintenance, and coordination across Harvard research sites, as needed.
• Develop strong working relationships with faculty chair and other members of the Multi-PI group.
• Consult with faculty chair on major program-related activity and/or decisions as needed.
• Negotiate with new and existing external vendors, sign contracts on behalf of the Network for offsite events.
• Take the lead in anticipating and resolving issues and escalating to the PIs of the grant as needed.
• Manage processes to ensure program participants are supported before, during, and after the programs, online and in person.
• Review program evaluations with faculty chair(s) to determine and implement changes in program content for future offerings.OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Exercise financial management and oversight of assigned programs, including budgeting, faculty compensation, and fulfilling all required reporting processes, including financial reconciliation and the Program Review & Outlook (PRO) process. Track and comply with any external reporting requirements; for example, with third-party payers.
• Be responsible for grant/gift submissions and reporting.
• Seek opportunities to develop and lead improvements to standard operating procedures across all programs.
• Maintain and clearly communicate to program leadership key data on enrollment, content, program highlights, performance, etc.
• Will serve on the Executive Steering Committee of the Network.TEAM MANAGEMENT
• Manage staff assigned to program; ensuring a high level of professionalism, teamwork, and focus on customer service. Review staff work; complete program staff evaluations.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and focus on customer service within the program team, to sustain excellence.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and comfort with best practices for online, on-campus, and offsite learning.
• Contribute to program improvements.
• Other duties as needed.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES
• Participate in curriculum planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Ensure timely evaluation and feedback to trainees, and participate in career guidance.
• Coordinate education and other training committees.
• Maintain required documentation and data.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards.
• Respond to citation and/or internal review recommendations and requests for information and data.
• Address trainee performance issues in a timely, effective, and appropriate manner.
• Monitor and work to address trainee morale.
• Create and maintain survey tools to obtain feedback on applicants and other relevant metrics.
• Schedule conferences and serve as administrative staff for faculty.
• Schedule and serve as administrative staff for monthly Network steering committee meetings.
• Plan, organize, and manage numerous Network Grant-related events during the year including orientation, min-orientation, welcome and winter parties, graduation dinner, etc.
• Serve as point person for trainee questions and concerns; regularly check-in on trainees, build relationships, and learn about each fellow's general well-being and needs; convey concerns (both individual and across trainees), as appropriate, to program leadership.
• Serve a critical role in supporting and promoting trainee wellness and well-being.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with program affiliates.Basic QualificationsPh.D. degree or equivalent in a Scientific Discipline preferred.Additional Qualifications and Skills
• Experience in educational systems.
• Demonstrated success in launching, implementing, or improving systems or standard operating procedures.
• Strong team-builder with an ability to build productive relationships and lead work across all levels across a diverse organization.
• Skill in managing multiple diverse activities simultaneously, while operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment.
• Proven organizational, creative problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with fellowship and funder relationships is also a plus.Brigham & Women's Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer.Primary LocationWork Locations75 Francis StJobProfessional/ManagerialOrganizationBrigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)ScheduleFull-timeStandard Hours: 40ShiftDay JobEmployee StatusRegularRecruiting Department: BWH Department Of Medicine / Renal Medicine
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