Program Manager Extramural Research Development (Federal)

Job Summary

This is a 1.0 FTE position for a Program Manager within the Extramural Research Division of the Office of Research Development and Strategy. The extramural division is primarily responsible for developing and implementing strategic funding growth plans based on campus- and school-/college-level research priorities, as well as the development and project management of large, complex research proposals (primarily ARPA-H contracts and NIH P and U grants). The mission of the Extramural Research Division of the Office is to grow and accelerate the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus's federal research funding portfolio, enhance national research rankings and reputation across Schools/College (School of Medicine as a top 10 research institution), and enable world-class research. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Extramural Research Development within the Office of Research Development and Strategy, an embedded office within the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor new funding opportunities that are aligned with the campus research priorities and facilitate proactive pursuit of funding in these areas.
• Provide guidance on early pre-award process and identify and coordinate resources in support of research ideas (identification of aligned NIH Institutes/Centers (I/Cs), Program Officers, and study sections; site visit preparations; etc.)
• In collaboration with the PI(s), organize team responsibilities, timeline of tasks and program requirements (e.g. team checklist and monitoring of tasks, timelines, etc.)
• Organize and develop the non-scientific and/or administrative aspects of a grant (F&R, MPI plans, data sharing and management plans, biosketches, letters of support, etc.)
• Identify and organize internal advisory boards (IAB) and prepare site/reverse site visits (mock review with IABs).
• Ensure regular communication and scientific review with federal sponsor.

Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.