Program Coordinator
mPower, Inc. is looking for a well-rounded Program Coordinator to join their team of experts in management, administration, consulting, and technology. The role focuses on implementing positive mission-oriented change, delivering operational results, and continuously improving the organization.
Responsibilities
- Assist the DDST Director, ESP Director, and Program staff with administrative tasks in planning, coordination, evaluation, and communication of partnerships and policies through, including but not limited to:
- Portfolio Organization, Analysis, and Management
- Assist in organizing strategic initiatives such as the NIBIB Biomaterials Network
- Support program evaluation and analysis
- Track award milestones and subprojects
- Meeting Support
- Provide Executive Secretary (Exec Sec) assistance for trans-NIH and inter-agency working groups related to bioeconomy, nanotechnology, and microelectronics
- Assist with trans-NIBIB executive meetings concerning Extramural scientific programs
- Offer administrative and technical support in planning, coordinating, and executing data calls
- Prepare meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, and action items; maintain a document repository
- Content Development and Scientific Communication
- Provide support to Program staff in communicating programs, partnerships, and policies to stakeholders
- Draft slide decks for presentations at conferences and meetings
- Develop content for Council meetings and generate reports highlighting accomplishments
- Scientific Program Research and Evaluation
- Research and evaluate scientific programs
- Request and provide information on scientific and programmatic issues
- Interpret and summarize background materials from scientific sources
- Project and Task Management
- Assist with the development, initiation, and execution of new project initiatives
- Track action items, provide deadline reminders, and maintain relevant spreadsheets
- Develop milestones, budgets, and funding plans for projects
- Data Management and Reporting
- Design, develop, and maintain databases, listservs, spreadsheets, and electronic resources
- Collect, interpret, analyze, and condense material; prepare reports of data analysis
- Create graphs, tables, slides, and presentations for scientific and programmatic purposes
- Prepare technical reports, progress reports, and status updates
- Meeting and Event Logistics
- Plan and coordinate scientific meetings, conferences, symposia, workshops, and special projects
- Handle logistics, communications with participants, and registration for meetings
- Represent the Program at local and national meetings, delivering presentations and collecting valuable information
- Communication and Coordination
- Maintain proactive communication with key personnel and external stakeholders
- Design and coordinate systems for efficient information flow between stakeholders and staff
- Update and maintain internal websites and SharePoint sites related to scientific program
- Program Improvement and Efficiency
- Analyze business and operating procedures; propose and implement more efficient methods
- Conduct project close-out reviews and identify areas for improvement
- Develop new formats and databases for reporting program management and budgetary data
- Administrative Support
- Provide day-to-day support to program staff and leadership, including setting priorities and managing tasks
- Organize, analyze, and write project reports and scientific papers based on results and findings
- Additional Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Master's degree in a scientific discipline, such as bioengineering, biomedical/chemical/materials/electrical engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics; two (2) years of specialized experience plus a bachelor's degree is equivalent to a Master's degree
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a related field
- Skill in data analysis, preparation of spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to produce graphical and tabular representations of complex data for presentation and use by program staff
- Excellent analytical, organizational, time, and project management skills
- Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail
- A proven record of self-motivated achievements will be a positive asset
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