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Description

As part of the management team, the Project Manager collaborates with senior divisional leadership to manage and execute special projects and to provide business support related to external relations, budget and finance, human resources, and operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends meetings with divisional executive leadership, develops and manages work plans, and ensures or facilitates appropriate follow up.

• Drafts key communications such as articles, presentations, reports, and policies.

• Researches strategic intent of, develops agendas for, and prepares materials or presentations for meetings.

• Conducts complex projects requiring comprehensive research and data analysis.

• Collaborates with others to facilitate projects and ensure timelines and action plans are accomplished.

• Provides leadership to project team members and ensures integration of relevant business processes.

• Prepares and assists in budget analyses.

• Participates in long-range financial planning, trending, and budgeting.

• Ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial information and reporting.

• Analyzes data and reports, identifies and summarizes trends, develops executive summaries.

• Represents divisional executive leadership at meetings.

• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• As Project Manager for the School of Medicine Office of Research Administration, this position supports special projects and manages project timelines across multiple research infrastructure units, including Sponsored Research Management Services (SRMS), Integrated Core Facilities (EICF), the Division of Animal Resources (DAR), and the Office of Postdoctoral and Mentored Trainees.

• Working primarily with the SOM Research Administrator and SOM Executive Administrator for Research Administration, the Project Manager will support implementation and decision-making across a variety of projects.

• Specific examples may include: Managing the CASE tool process for new faculty recruitment and making suggestions for process optimization and improvements; assisting with data pulls, updating and maintaining organizational charts, databases and other key HR and business-related statistics and metrics; coordinating policy development, feedback and review with staff teams, leadership, and partners at Emory; assisting with commitment tracking and forecasting of key financial data; assisting with the creation and editing of presentations for leadership; coordinating agenda development for various leadership meetings, assisting with on- and off-boarding; partnering with the SOM communications team on general announcements, website updates, as well as surveys as needed; managing processes for business operations, and facilitating the planning and organization of annual events such as Core Day and Core Retreat.

• May serve as back up approver for Emory Express requisitions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration or other related field.

• Five years of experience with an emphasis on project management and finance/budget analysis.

• Expertise in use of office technology, including the MicroSoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint,) Internet, and e-mail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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Job Number 136769

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division School Of Medicine

Department SOM: Central Resource Pool RAS

Job Category Project and Program Management

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor

Remote Work Classification Hybrid Remote

Health and Safety Information Not Applicable