Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Program Manager |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning |
| Department |
RWJ-CARE-PCC |
| Overview |
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (
RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide,
RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Manager for the Center Advancing Research and Evaluation for Patient-Centered Care (
CARE-PC) at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Reporting to the Director of Administration, this role oversees day-to-day research activities, including leading marketing initiatives, supporting faculty recruitment, and supervising Center staff. The Program Manager provides administrative direction, ensuring compliance with institutional federal and regulatory requirements for future and currently assigned programs such as the
NJACTS KL2 Career Development Program (
NIH award) and the
LHS E-STaR P30 (
PCORI and
AHRQ awards). Responsibilities also include planning, coordinating, and managing grant budget proposals, as well as overseeing grant submissions, progress reports, and pre/post-award management.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Directs marketing initiatives which includes annual report, website development, brochures, and other related advertising of the Center, KL2, LHS, and other faculty training programs.
- Supports/oversees scheduling/interview/visits and activities for the KL2 and LHS programs and manages related staff activities for faculty within the Center.
- Supports pre and post award grants management including KL2 and LHS grant awards, working in conjunction with program support team on the completion/submission of progress reports and proposals and the submission of grants with PI and post docs of Center.
- Manages activities of the NJACTS - KL2 Career Development Program, and the LHS E-STaR P30.
- Composes various letters and memos for KL2 and LHS Directors, including letters of recommendation for colleagues and students for promotions, grant proposals, etc.
- Interviews, orients, supervises, disciplines, and oversees activities of program support staff, which includes calendar management, coordination of Center meetings, procurement, and invoicing activities.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
30S |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
105763.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
133789.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
161814.000 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. |
| Union Description |
MPSC - Legacy UMD |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's Degree (Masters preferred) in Public or Business Administration, the Social Sciences or a related field is required; plus, five (5) or more years of progressively more responsible professional experience inclusive of day-to-day operational, financial, and program management responsibilities in a business office, government agency or university setting.
- Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Must be detail oriented and have excellent writing, editing and analytical skills, as well as knowledge of scientific writing; excellent organizational and communications skills, outstanding human relations and leadership skills, extensive knowledge and experience with pre and post grants and project/program management, and the ability to function in a team environment.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment preferred.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert up to 25 lbs.
- Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate Noise.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST2526 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Dec 09, 2025