What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Professional Development position at American Society for Cell Bio?
Responsibilities
- Manage the grant-funded and non-grant-funded professional development programs aimed at diversifying the STEM workforce, working closely with program leadership to support the goals to successfully execute the activities and ensure resources are allocated efficiently and in compliance with ASCB policies and funder guidelines.
- Create and execute virtual and in-person education programs, such as seminars, workshops, virtual events, or live webinars, ensuring they align with the organization's objectives, budget parameters, and target audience needs.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as volunteer planning committees and corporate partners, to develop educational content and identify opportunities for collaboration, sponsorships, and customized training programs.
- Work with vendors to implement hotel logistics for grant / PD program events, including rooming list, food and beverage selection and orders, audio-visual equipment orders, room set-ups, guarantees, onsite vendor management, supporting preparation, and execution of event specifications.
- Prepare all documentation needed for each grant / PD program events, including program schedules, reports, agendas, budgets, social items, function sheets, and event “specification” documents.
- Monitor the success of current grant / PD programs and sponsored programs, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide periodic reporting insights to team.
- Communicate with confirmed speakers to collect bios, headshot photos and provide logistical information and reminders.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve program effectiveness and efficiency. Analyze data and feedback to identify areas for enhancement and implement necessary changes.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Team to communicate program news and achievements to internal and external stakeholders and to develop effective marketing campaigns and promotional materials for professional development programs.
- Ensure ASCB professional development and educational offerings support the organization’s priority of developing a diverse workforce in the cell sciences.
- Provide administrative support, including internal meeting support, website content updates, materials and resource development, database updating and data management, invoice and reimbursement processing. Provide administrative support for and execute the technical production of webinars and virtual courses using the Zoom platform.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Background and Experience Requirements
Desired Competencies
Working at ASCB
The ASCB Headquarters are located in Rockville, MD. Full-time employment with ASCB offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health benefits, (b) with employer match, generous leave plan, and employer-paid life and disability insurance. Full-time employees at ASCB are currently working remote-first and report to the headquarters office one day a week.
This position is funded in part through grants from the National Science Foundation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to .
ASCB is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.