Seattle, WA
Full time
REQ-0000138353
Job Description
The Department of Neurology has an outstanding opportunity for a Manager of Program Operations to join their team.
About this opportunity
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, this position will support a new multidisciplinary initiative focusing on brain health, cognitive aging, and resilience among community-dwelling adults and older adults living in rural areas. This Program will focus on research into the individual and social factors that influence risk for, and resilience to, neurodegenerative diseases by increasing education and awareness of brain health, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
The Manager of Program Operations oversees day-to-day program operations, managing administrative and budgetary processes, and coordinating activities across sites and institutions, ensuring effective execution of program goals while maintaining compliance with institutional and funder requirements, scientific objectives, and project milestones. The role requires frequent coordination with faculty, research staff, trainees, administrative units, and institutional partners, each with distinct workflows, expectations, and constraints.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Program Development & Operations - 40%
Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of near-term Program initiatives and long-term objectives
Translate programmatic goals into clear operational plans, timelines, and personnel assignments
Monitor workflows to ensure activities are completed accurately, consistently, and efficiently and on schedule
Identify operational challenges and recommend practical solutions to program leadership
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, operational protocols, and standard operating procedures
Project Coordination & Implementation - 30%
Manage all day-to-day operations of the Program across multiple sites
Coordinate activities among faculty, research staff, trainees, and external collaborators
Track program milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple concurrent projects
Support onboarding and training of program personnel
Provide ongoing supervision for program staff (e.g., research coordinators, outreach coordinators) and students, including managing schedules, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as needed
Organize and support Program meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation, and follow-up
Budget & Financial Accounting - 15%
Maintain detailed program budgets, including expense tracking, financial projections, and reconciliation
Coordinate purchasing, contracts, and service agreements in accordance with UW policies
Assist with monitoring subawards, vendor agreements and deliverables, and associated timelines
Resource planning to ensure efficient use of program funds
Reporting, Compliance & Documentation - 10%
Ensure tracking and reporting of key milestones and metrics, and other relevant data for program evaluation
Prepare progress reports, summaries, and metrics for leadership and funders
Maintain accurate program documentation to support reporting, audits, and evaluation
Ensure program activities comply with UW policies and applicable sponsor requirements
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - 5%
Serve as a primary operational point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Draft and coordinate program communications, including updates, briefings, and presentations
Support dissemination of program activities and outcomes in collaboration with leadership
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, social sciences, business administration, or a related field and 4 years of progressively responsible experience in program or project coordination, preferably in academic, healthcare, or research settings including two years of supervisory or team leadership experience
Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.
Additional Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, internal and external deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree (MPH, MPA, MS, MBA, or related field)
Demonstrated experience supporting healthcare, neuroscience, aging, or population health programs
Demonstrated experience working with human biospecimens including development and implementation of collection, handling, processing, and storage protocols
Familiarity with federally and privately funded programs, research administration, or community-engaged initiatives
Experience working within UW or similar large academic medical institutions
Proficiency with project management tools, budget tracking systems, and reporting platforms
Working Conditions:
This is a hybrid employment opportunity combining Seattle office-based, remote, and community-based work.
Regular local travel to partner sites and community events.
Occasional regional travel may be required.
Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$90,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$107,040.00 annual
Other Compensation:
-
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
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The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .
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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .
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