Program & Research Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for a federally funded maternal and child health research center.
• Manage project operations, timelines, and workflows to align with grant objectives and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate research activities, including participant tracking, data collection, data entry, and data management.
• Implement quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of research data.
• Support compliance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements, including IRB and Uniform Guidance.
• Organize and support project meetings, trainings, and Community Advisory Board (CAB) activities.
• Prepare summaries and documentation for internal review, evaluation activities, and external reporting.
• Coordinate with institutional offices such as OSP, IRB, and Finance to support documentation and compliance.
• Facilitate consultant activities, including scheduling and tracking of deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, public health, business administration, management, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting or managing federally funded research or programmatic projects.
• Demonstrated experience with project coordination, reporting, and compliance.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a grant-funded environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

About the Company

Tuskegee University is a historic institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. This role supports critical research efforts within our maternal and child health initiatives.