http://www.hhmi.org/jobs/main?action=job&job_id=1796
Job Summary:
At the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI),
creativity and excellence are fundamental to our success. As one of the
world's largest philanthropies, HHMI is a major force in advancing
biomedical research and science education in the U.S. and beyond. We
have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Officer to join our
Science Education department at our headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD.
We seek a Senior Program Officer who will contribute to and help to
lead the diverse science education programs and initiatives. In
particular, the Senior Program Officer will help to coordinate science
education competitive grant activities to research universities which
include institutional grants to research universities and the HHMI
Professors program. This includes design and implementation of new
competitions, management of active grants, and activities related to
ongoing research and evaluation of program impact. An important aspect
of this position is broad and current knowledge of the science education
landscape, especially at research universities. To this end, the
Senior Program Officer will regularly engage with scientists and
educators through appropriate venues such as professional and scientific
societies, conferences, and workshops. The Senior Program Officer will
participate in ongoing conversations with other stakeholders and
funding agencies to coordinate efforts for national impact.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Program Administration. Works with
other HHMI staff to administer and manage grant programs. As assigned by
the Director, serves as primary contact person and representative for
science education initiatives aimed at research universities (currently
including the institutional grants to research universities and the HHMI
Professors program).
- Program Evaluation. Works with
other HHMI staff and under the leadership of the Assistant Director to
coordinate regular assessment of programs, including annual reports,
site visits and other strategies as arranged. Participates in review of
annual progress reports from all active institutional grantees.
Evaluates program impact and identify critical factors for successful
administration and future design of university science education
programming.
- Competition Management. Works with the
Director and Assistant Director to develop and run grant competitions.
Works with other HHMI staff to support competitions from initial program
announcement and proposal review through selection and execution of
grant awards.
- Personnel Management. Works closely with
the Director and Assistant Director to manage staff, including
interviewing, hiring, training, development, evaluation, and, if
necessary, disciplinary action. Assists in resolving complex employee
relations problems. Ensures employees understand and contribute to the
program’s objectives, have performance plans linked to the program’s
objectives, and receive at least an annual performance appraisal.
- Budget
Management. Works closely with the Director and Assistant Director to
develop and manage the budget for relevant programs.
- Communications.
As assigned by the Director, represents programs in meetings with
Institute senior management; prepares drafts of documents, including
materials for Trustees, as directed. Represents programs to science
education stakeholder communities including presentations at
conferences, and participation on working panels.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biology or other science.
- Minimum of five years of experience as a faculty member in a university environment.
- Recent
and extensive experience in academic science, including managing a
research program and teaching science to undergraduates.
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills with a management style that encourages open expressions of ideas, and opinions.
- Creative thinker and the ability to design effective strategies.
- Proven
record of innovative and independent problem-solving skills, combined
with excellent communication, interpersonal, and managerial skills.
- Sound judgment and independent initiative.
- Must possess excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Must be able to effectively multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage critical issues in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Additional Information:
HHMI is an intellectually demanding, results-oriented
organization with excellent salaries and benefits. To apply, please
email the following: (i) a letter of application (ii) an updated CV;
(iii) a science education vision statement; and (iv) a list of three
references.
We will begin to review applications in February, and will continue the process until the position is filled.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please email your resume to:
E-mail: jobs@hhmi.org
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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