Program Manager - Center for Clinical Medical Ethics

Grade 105

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000
  
  

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Columbia Center for Clinical Medical Ethics seeks a skilled Program Manager to oversee all Center operations. Key responsibilities include managing educational programs, coordinating calendars and events like public lectures and conferences, handling travel arrangements, managing promotional efforts including social media, preparing annual reports, assisting with grant writing, and supporting research projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for all Center events, including coordinating calendars, catering, promotions, travel, honoraria, finances, and advertising.
• Assist the Center Director and faculty with research projects as needed.
• Conduct literature searches and summarize findings.
• Provide editorial support for various documents, including research materials, publications, grant proposals, recommendations, and student work.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of medical ethics conferences, symposia, and discussion groups (book/journal clubs).
• Perform additional duties as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training and experience plus four years of related experience.
• Master's degree in related field would substitute in part for experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency in computer use and experience performing literature searches.
• Capability to maintain meticulous records.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with faculty, staff, and students at all levels.
• Experience coordinating large-scale conferences or meetings.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in medical ethics or moral philosophy.
• In-depth knowledge of bioethics and medical ethics.
• A strong aptitude for and interest in writing.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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