Program & Research Manager

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Recommendation letters
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

Position Information

Position Title - Program & Research Manager

Status - Full Time

Job Summary - The Program & Research Manager provides day-to-day operational leadership for a federally funded maternal and child health research center. The position coordinates programmatic, research, evaluation, and compliance activities to ensure successful implementation of project aims, adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements, and timely completion of all deliverables.

Essential Job Duties - Manage daily project operations, timelines, and workflows in alignment with grant objectives and reporting requirements.Serve as the primary point of coordination for day-to-day project activities under the direction of the Principal Investigator.Organize and support project meetings, trainings, and Community Advisory Board (CAB) activities.Maintain comprehensive project documentation, calendars, and tracking systems across all work plan components.Coordinate research activities including participant tracking, data collection, data entry, and data management.Implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of research data.Prepare summaries and documentation for internal review, evaluation activities, and external reporting.Support compliance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements (e.g., 1IRSA, Uniform Guidance (2CFRPart 200)).Assist with preparation and submission of progress reports, data reports, and required sponsor deliverables.Coordinate withOSP,IRB, Finance, and other institutional offices to support compliance and documentation.Provide procurement and logistical support for project activities.Facilitate consultant activities, including scheduling, coordination, and tracking of deliverables.Assist with coordination of student stipends, training activities, and research engagement efforts.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training) - Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, public health, business administration, management, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred)Minimum of 35 years of experience supporting or managing federally funded research or programmatic projects.Demonstrated experience with project coordination, reporting, compliance, and multi-stakeholder communication.

Physical Demands - Sedentary office work with extensive computer use. Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting may be required.

Skills and Attributes - Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a grant-funded environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational, documentation, and project management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a grant-funded environment

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - s1005

Will this position require travel? - yes

Will this position require night, weekend, and after hour work? - yes

Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding? - yes

Number of Vacancies - 1

Open Date - 04/17/2026

Close Date - 07/31/2026

Open Until Filled - No

Special Instructions Summary - Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:Tuskegee University employment applicationCover LetterResume/CVRecommendation lettersCopies of unofficial transcripts.Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, public health, business administration, management, or a related discipline?

   (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. Letter of Recommendation 3
6. Transcript 2
7. Transcript 3