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Program Manager

Howard University
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Sept 2025
💰 $70,000/yr

About the role

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
  • Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
  • Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
  • Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
  • Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

 

Join Howard University and thrive with us! 

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

BASIC FUNCTION:                  

The purpose of this position is to perform administrative research, involving considerable responsibility, complexity and variety, and to manage and coordinate activities of a research program. The Program Manager will engage in program planning, and serve as the point of contact  and liaison for proposed grant activities.  In addition, the Program Manager will participate in program assessment, evaluation and budget reconciliation. This position reports to the Principal Investigator of the grant/the Associate Dean for Faculty Development in the College of Medicine.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:                  

Responsible for providing limited supervision for one or more functions

within a department. Formally plans, assigns, directs, and coordinates the work of these functions. Typically responsible for performing some non-supervisory duties in addition to supervisory responsibilities. May perform staff evaluations and make recommendations regarding pay and/or performance.

NATURE AND SCOPE:           

Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, staff and students both

within the department and University-wide. External contacts include government agencies, sponsor representatives, vendors, visitors, officials and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:              

  • Plan, develop, administer and coordinate new or revised program goals
  • and objectives. Implement approved program policies and procedures.
  • Perform specialized administrative and academic functions, including research and analyses, program coordination and monitoring, data collection, counseling, surveys, reports and recommends program changes.
  • Ensure that goals and objectives specified for the program are accomplished in accordance within priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.
  • Develop and schedule a program work plan in accordance with specifications, objectives and funding limitations. Oversee daily operations.
  • Coordinate program activities through delegation of assignments to staff. Recommend additional equipment and resources for the program.
  • Prepare proposal for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.
  • Prepare ad hoc reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or related special reports for the director.
  • Confer with and advise staff, students and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program goals and policy interpretation. Refer unfamiliar issues to the appropriate department personnel.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness in order to develop and implement new or improved methods. Devise and implement evaluation methodologies.
  • Review program documents to determine acceptance or make decisions pertaining to program.
  • Develop and facilitate workshops, me

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