Senior program administrator job description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Program Administrator for the School of Management and Labor Relations ( SMLR ). The
Center for Innovation in Worker Organization ( CIWO ) is a "think and do tank" whose mission is the promotion of strong workers' organizations. As part of SMLR we seek to shift the balance of power towards greater economic and social equality. CIWO is looking for a Senior Program Administrator (Director, Build the Bench).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Supports current programs under the Build the Bench portfolio. Facilitates and coordinates sessions for current participants. Collaborates in the design, curriculum development, and co-facilitation of new communities of learners under Build the Bench ( BTB ) programs. Identifies and recruits participants for the new cohorts. Conducts trainings, workshops, and strategy sessions with national and local unions and social justice groups. Using popular education tools, develops and strengthens program training materials and resources. Works with the leadership team and the new CIWO advisory committee to develop programs and outreach strategies.



Minimum Education and Experience



A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience preferably with grassroots organizing, membership recruitment, and leadership development with community organizations and/or labor unions.



Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



Commitment to CIWO's values. Understanding of the labor movement, coalition building, and social movements; a commitment to the principles of social, racial, and economic justice. Strong facilitation and training coordination skills with a demonstrated understanding of adult learning pedagogy/practices. Demonstrated experience in program and curriculum development. Ability to be a self-starter and to work independently toward agreed-upon goals and benchmarks. Strong ability to motivate people and delegate responsibility. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of organizations and people, hold others accountable, and receive feedback. Experience in fundraising and grant writing Excellent and authentic communication skills, both oral and written. Strong leadership skills with a proven record and commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully. Ability to multitask, manage multiple project, and grant deliverables. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, social media apps. Willingness to learn and use new software, apps and platforms.



Overview


Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

What You'll Get to Do:

Make a difference; join our team. We have an upcoming opportunity to support a global training effort supporting the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). This effort provides operationally focused "gap" training for U.S. Army intelligence Soldiers and units who are deploying and preparing to deploy. This effort also includes the development and maintenance of critical operational intelligence training systems critical to satisfying the necessary training requirements.

More About the Role:

Supports process improvement through conducting analysis using internal program and external benchmark data. Determines areas of risk and improvement by developing / refining / monitoring metrics to create identification of and justification for improvements. Conducts statistical analysis to measure production, performance, and usage of services and products. Performs record keeping functions, ensuring all visualization and production activities such as visualization requests, product formatting, and dissemination are captured within the relevant database. Performs ad hoc and recurring business analytic support that includes, but is not limited to, business process mapping of intelligence-related activities, performance measures of intelligence-related activities, surveying stakeholders, statistical analysis of intelligence-related activities, and process improvement analysis.


You'll Bring These Qualifications:

TS/SCI Security Clearance Desired Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements. Demonstrates mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and pursue developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology. Demonstrates ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks. Demonstrates in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulates key findings. Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight. Demonstrates ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic products.


These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Desired Education: Master's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor's degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master's degree. Desired Army experience


What We Can Offer You:

We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities. For over 55 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.


Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.

The AACR is seeking a candidate who will utilize his/her scientific expertise to support AACR's mission and programs that are designed to drive the future scientific agenda of the organization. Specifically, this position will be charged with administering all AACR Academy-associated programs and initiatives and with supporting, as needed, the Deputy Director of Scientific Programs in the Executive Office who in addition to the Fellows of the AACR Academy, also oversees all AACR scientific working groups, AACR scientific achievement awards and lectureships, and annual AACR committee and association group appointments.

One of the major functions of the AACR is to recognize and honor outstanding scientific achievement across all cancer research disciplines. In addition to a collection of annual scientific achievement awards, one of the main mechanisms by which the AACR accomplishes this goal is through its prestigious Fellows of the AACR Academy program, which was established in 2012.

The mission of the AACR Academy is to recognize and honor distinguished scientists whose major scientific contributions have propelled significant innovation and progress against cancer, as well as to leverage the expertise of the global brain trust of Fellows of the AACR Academy to advance the mission of the AACR to prevent and cure all cancers through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy and advocacy, and funding for cancer research.

Each year, a new class of Fellows is elected and inducted into the AACR Academy, which represents the pinnacle honor bestowed by the AACR to any individual in the cancer field. Collectively, all Fellows of the AACR Academy provide ongoing advice and counsel to the AACR leadership on scientific topics of timeliness and significance as well as policy matters of importance. The AACR Academy currently consists of 289 Fellows, including 56 Nobel Prize recipients.

The Senior Scientific Program Administrator will be charged with leading the annual execution of all AACR Academy activities, which in addition to the nomination and election of new classes of Fellows includes convening meetings of the AACR Academy to discuss timely and important scientific issues as well as coordinating an annual induction ceremony whereby all newly elected Fellows are formally inducted into the AACR Academy.

The position will also involve collaborating with AACR's various internal departments to conceptualize and facilitate the generation of media coverage that highlights the scientific achievements of Fellows and how their discoveries have impacted cancer patient care. The position may also involve collaborating with AACR's Science Policy and Government Affairs Washington, DC Office staff to mobilize AACR Fellows to comment on, support, or reject various governmental issues or proposed legislative initiatives that have implications for the cancer research community.

To accomplish all tasks associated with the position, the Senior Scientific Program Administrator will work closely with the Scientific Programs team within the AACR's Executive Office and the AACR Academy's Steering Committee leadership body that is responsible for assisting with the administration of all relevant programs, activities, and initiatives pertaining to the AACR Academy.
Responsibilities
•Leverage and utilize scientific expertise to support AACR's mission and programs designed to drive the future scientific agenda of the organization
•Facilitate and support effective communication internally between AACR departments and divisions, as well as externally between AACR and Fellows of the AACR Academy
•Interact with AACR colleagues and AACR Fellows to organize events ranging in size from small committee meetings to large-scale scientific programs and Fellows of the AACR Academy induction ceremony events
•Communicate regularly with cancer researchers, clinicians, and physician-scientists primarily via telephone, videoconference, and email
•Coordinate and administer the nomination and election process for all new classes of Fellows of the AACR Academy and all AACR Academy leadership positions
•Ensure the timely completion of projects by determining priorities and tracking deadlines
•Assist with the preparation of agendas, proposals, and any other necessary files related to the meetings and programs of the Fellows of the AACR Academy
•Prepare, organize, and maintain AACR Academy documents and historical files
•Update and maintain all AACR Academy webpage content
•Travel to AACR Annual Meetings, selected AACR Special Conferences, and other events, as needed, to implement AACR Academy-led initiatives
•Perform all essential duties and functions of the position and other related duties as assigned and as necessary
Qualifications
•PhD, MD, MD,PhD, or equivalent degree in cancer research or a cancer-related science required
•Eligible candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant postdoctoral research experience and administrative or project management experience, preferably in the non-profit sector
•Interested individuals must possess a passion and commitment to cancer and cancer-related sciences and possess the following attributes:
o Broad, in-depth knowledge of cancer and cancer-related sciences
o Precision in terms of judgement and the ability to navigate scientifically complicated tasks
o Ability to work independently and within a team environment
o Ability to build, foster, and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
o Capability to manage time and prioritize tasks while adapting to diverse workloads and deadlines
o Excellence in written and verbal communications
o Precise attention to detail
o Exceptional administrative and organizational skills
o Desire to follow through on projects in a timely manner
o Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
o High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to navigate technological software and platforms including virtual meeting platforms (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.)
o Knowledge of the scientific literature and trends in the cancer research field
o Ability to travel to meetings and conferences as needed
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and salary expectation.

Equal Opportunity Employer