Research Program Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0010068

Salary Range: Dependent on Qualifications

Position Summary/Description:

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs.

ShepsGME (Sheps Graduate Medical Education) is a portfolio of federal, state, and organization funded projects which develop, implement, and evaluate technical assistance infrastructure for supporting the development, expansion, and sustainability of graduate medical education ( GME ) training opportunities. This mission of ShepsGME is to reduce the maldistribution of physicians and dentists in rural and underserved areas by supporting the development of rural and health center residency programs.

The ShepsGME team is seeking a Research Program Manager to serve as a key member of our technical assistance center program team. The Research Program Manager will oversee and coordinate technical assistance services and educational offerings, and program evaluation efforts across state and federally funded projects that support the development of new graduate medical education ( GME ) and graduate dental training programs in rural and underserved communities.

This role focuses on the development and execution of education and stakeholder engagement strategies in compliance with university and funder regulations. The Research Program Manager will be responsible for managing the center’s stakeholder engagement products and educational offerings (e.g., national conferences, webinars, virtual workshops, and stakeholder meetings). This role also supports program evaluation and outcomes tracking, including collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data on program performance and contributing to reports and dashboards for funders and university leadership. This role will be involved in translating relevant data and subject matter expertise to a variety of products for different audiences, supported by a team of experienced GME development technical assistance (TA) providers and researchers. This role must ensure that the ShepsGME Technical Assistance Centers’ services are produced and disseminated within budget and in compliance with university and funder regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of federal or state funded research projects.

• Understanding of federal TA centers, grant-based reporting, or programmatic evaluation.

• Previous experience working in a healthcare or public health setting, especially related to graduate medical education or workforce environment.

• Familiarity with communications tools (e.g. Mailchimp, WordPress, Canva) and virtual event platforms (e.g. Zoom, Webex) is desired.

Essential Skills:

• Must be proficient and demonstrate significant experience in research administration.

• Must have excellent organization and time management skills.

• Must demonstrate the ability to handle changes in work volume and intensity.

• Must have strong interpersonal skills.

• Must have the ability to present information in a clear and effective manner.

• Must have strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), reference/publication management software, and research databases is required.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.