Manager Program & Research Grady Hospital Nia Project

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Application Process: Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in the Nia Project how your background and experience is a good fit for this position and your future educational and/or career goals. References will be checked.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages administrative and research activities in support of a specialized program or research center.
• Develops plans for program growth and development and serves as a liaison to various committees or organizations.
• May oversee the planning logistics and implementation of various special events such as lectures seminars conferences or research projects.
• Participates in developing and implementing various program related communications such as websites publications multimedia or video productions.
• May hire and supervise administrative or research related staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

Provides administrative infrastructure and manages administrative activities in support of the Nia Project
Engages in the development and implementation of new initiatives for the Nia Project
Oversees the planning logistics and implementation of Nia Project activities and programs
Organizes team meetings documents activities and agreed upon deliverables monitors follow up activities
Manages communications with Nia members
Works with Drs. Kaslow and Dunn and the Nia Executive Team with various tasks
Performs related responsibilities as required
Reports to the Director and the Clinical and Education Director of the Nia Project

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelors degree in business or related field.
• Five years of professional experience in a related field such as business administration research or information systems management.
• Program or project management experience strongly preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree
Prior supervisory and program/project coordination or management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to plan and execute projects in a timely manner
Highly organized
Minimum of a one-year commitment

Deadline to Apply: August 15 2026

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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