Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the public

Employment Status: Full Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/5

Salary Range: $69,961- $83,291

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008


Brief Description of Duties
 

Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the Program Manager in the Office of University Research (OUR), within the Office of the Chief Academic Officer, provides expertise in program development and community outreach. Responsibilities include, but not limited to grantsmanship, budget oversight, and administration, and partnership development to support a range of OUR extramural functions and UDC strategic OUR initiatives. The position markets program outcomes and stories, ensures compliance with internal and external institutional policies, rules, and regulations. Works under limited supervision and direction, and in close consultation with the Vice President for Research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Develops plans and proposal submissions to Federal and non-federal sponsors and funding agencies with varying policies, restrictions, and deliverables as related to STEM outreach and workforce pipeline development, starting in the K-12 space.
• Establishes and manages a network of schools in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV’) to expose students to employment and educational opportunities in STEM, including the Skilled Technical Workforce. Established optimal working relationships with K-12 teachers and administrators for effective outreach activities tailored to their specific environment.
• Serves as the OUR liaison with UDC’s schools and entities in the coordination of all UDC K-12 STEM outreach activities.
• Works in conjunction with the Office of Sponsored Programs (within OUR) staff as well as Finance and other stakeholders to prepare pre-award budgets and documentation required by sponsors.
• Establishes contract post-award accounts and other UDC processes. Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data.
• Monitors project performance, including budgets, staff time and effort reporting, and deliverables (e.g. reports, STEM Expos, etc.)  as required.
• Ensures internal and extramural are compliant with internal and external institutional policies, rules, and regulations.
• Supports the Vice President for Research in addressing strategic priorities focused on the development of external collaborations and partnership agreements as it relates to K-12 STEM outreach.
• Coordinates the effective delivery of information to on- and off-campus stakeholders and other audiences in forms of verbal, written, and electronic (technology-based) communications modalities, including social media platforms when relevant.
• Prepares and presents a monthly report of programmatic activities to VP for Research.
• Assists PI in preparation for site visits from sponsoring agencies (e.g., Air Force Office of Scientific Research) and/or auditors.
• Prepares and submits reports as required for quarterly and annual reporting requirements to funding agencies.
• Maintains current and accurate data on program outcomes, e.g., number of participants/events; demographic information (where permitted), and other metrics of progress.
• On a routine basis, markets program outcomes and stories of interest to UDC’s Marketing and Communications unit and other media outlets.
• Present program information and updates to both internal (UDC faculty, staff, Board of Trustees) and external (Department of Defense, local school boards, industry, etc.) audiences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements
 

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study.
• Five (5) years of experience that includes grants management or STEM experience in an academic environment program management, and timeline development, and program execution, or a combination of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined and any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resources Department.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience searching for and successfully identifying applicable federal and local government opportunities for STEM outreach and K-12 workforce development.
• Experience executing programs in accord with Federal and local budgetary and administrative guidelines.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .