Program Manager, Chicago Immunoengineering Innovation Center

Department
 

PME Immunoengineering Center

About the Department
 

The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) was established in May 2019 and evolved from the Institute for Molecular Engineering, which was founded in 2011. The PME integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. The PME’s rigorous academic and research programs are made possible through the University of Chicago’s unique partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is the first new school at the University of Chicago in three decades and the first school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering. In the next phase of growth as a School, the PME will continue to expand its team of world-class faculty researchers and empower students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate with faculty in cutting-edge facilities. The PME aims to bring solutions for urgent societal problems to the forefront, while training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs.

Job Summary
 

The Chicago Immunoengineering Innovation Center (CIIC) brings together basic and translational researchers in engineering, immunology, and various clinical departments with a mission to support and enable innovative solutions in the way we diagnose and treat diseases. The Program Manager (PM ) manages the activities, resources, and research infrastructure of the CIIC.

Responsibilities

• Helps develop and execute the strategic plan for the CIIC, encompassing scientific priorities, research infrastructure, funding strategies, communications, and partnerships.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of shared research infrastructure, focusing on shared user and core facilities, and manages affiliated staff.
• Manages the activities, personnel, and finances around the Single Cell Immunophenotyping Core facility, including overseeing the development of shared resources, establishing equipment and service protocols, structuring fees, and engaging with scientific and technical directors.
• Manages team science initiatives that involve University of Chicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Division, CZ Biohub Chicago partners, and additional external stakeholders.
• Contributes to the writing and development of funding plans and multi-investigator grant proposals and engages with federal, non-profit, philanthropic, and corporate sources.
• Ensures compliance with requirements of funding sources (e.g., submitting program plans, providing progress reports, final reports, etc.).
• Manages the Immunoengineering Postdoctoral Training (ImEPosT) T32 Program, ensuring the program runs on budget and that all postdoctoral fellows complete training objectives in a timely fashion.
• Organizes and implements immunoengineering-oriented programming as components of larger PME-led initiatives, including alumni/industry days, recruitment days (for PhD, MS students), and fundraising events.
• Organizes and implements Immunoengineering-oriented programming for faculty and trainees: Works-in-Progress Seminars, Grant Writing Workshops, Fundraising activities, Alumni/Industry Workshops.
• Collaborates with PME’s and UChicago’s marketing and communications team to develop and execute a communications plan to enhance the visibility of the CIIC and to generate targeted material for diverse audiences.
• Develops and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Manages program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary recommendations.
• Has a deep understanding when interacting with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:  

• Graduate degree in bioengineering, immunology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Scientific writing and/or grant and proposal development experience.
• Familiarity with the higher education environment.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills; remain at