Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AUTM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing technology transfer and knowledge exchange worldwide. The NSF Accelerating Research Translation Program Director will coordinate the delivery of a five-year NSF grant, support ART awardees and Tracks 1–4, lead education and community-building initiatives, and strengthen national research translation capacity.
Responsibilities
- Liaison with the National Science Foundation to ensure quality delivery on a regular interval with the PI of the Grant, AUTM’s CEO; the Executive Committee for the Track 5 Grant; and the Steering Committee, which will include representatives from Tracks 1-4
- Coordinate and maintain a strong relationship with the grantees for Track 1 and 2 – university and research institutions, aiding in accessing educational materials and program benefits
- Lead ongoing conversations (information-sharing among awardees; Trainings, and Community of Practice Discussions) with all Track 1-4 awardees and document progress towards the deliverables for the grant
- Support the usage of and field questions regarding the centralized portal that will host education, training, and virtual discussions
- Supervises a Program Coordinator
- Analysis and reports, as needed
- Other Duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5-8 years' experience working for an association and/or in developing program content for meetings and educational training
- Understanding and having worked with a national government agency and/or grant funded organizations
- Strong project management skills, ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with staff and membership with a high level of diplomacy and effectiveness
- Innovative thinker with the ability to translate strategic thinking into actionable plans and results
- Experience creating, monitoring and managing budgets
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Degree in project management, communications, or related field a plus
- Advanced degrees, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or CAE a plus
- Advanced degrees, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or CAE a plus
Benefits
- 100% Remote Office
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Two weeks (80 hours) of sick leave accrued annually on a semi-monthly basis.
- Four weeks (160 hours) of general PTO (commonly referred to as vacation) accrued annually on a semi-monthly basis.
- 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, and 50% employer-paid premiums for dependents.
- Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options with up to a 5% employer match (match is Traditional 401(k) regardless of employee selection).
- Remote office allowance
- Professional development training budget
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