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Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Int Med Administration-Res Adm

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Summary:

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for managing various research initiatives within the Department of Internal Medicine that support the vision, scope, and administration developed through a collaborative effort with multiple stakeholders. These stakeholders include faculty within the Department, research staff, and outside entities. This position will assist the Vice Chair of Research in coordinating projects within the new Division of Translational and Precision Medicine and submitting and writing IRB proposals. This position will work closely with the Vice Chair of Research to coordinate research projects including Abbott and Johns Hopkins and coordinate among the groups to make sure the goals and benchmarks are being met. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences, community health, public policy, non-profit management or related area.

• IRB experience required.

• At least five years of program management experience required.

• Strong project management skills managing complex, multi-faceted projects resulting immeasurable successes and program growth.

• Strong planning and implementation skills, including problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of multi-functional, multi-organizational teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Prior supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

• Acts as a thought leader in the development and implement programs, services, and events designed to address the changing needs of the community and stakeholders.

• Writes and submits Institutional Review Board proposals for projects assigned.

• Develops and implements a partnership and engagement strategy which is aligned with the mission, vision goals, and strategies.

• Provides strategic guidance and input to leadership regarding the development and implementation of programs and initiatives, to ensure the perspectives and impact on our key partners are understood and addressed.

• Serve as an advocate for strategic partnerships internally and externally.

• Establishes consistent, objective program performance standards of accountability, including program evaluation.

• Attends meetings and events as needed.

• Develops and implements a system to manage and evaluate the skill, experience and professional development needs of all staff.

• Instills a sense of accountability among team members by modeling tight oversight of individual and organization performance standards.

• Works with staff to develop objective performance measurements across all programs to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation, and goal setting for all employees.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Program Mgr DOIM Research - IM Administration Research

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 9578