Job Description
The University of Maryland Baltimore Institute of Human Virology (IHV) has an opening for a Senior Program Specialist to plan, develop, and administer the research study entitled, “Effects of HIV, Cocaine, and Prolonged ART Use on Subclinical Cardiovascular Diseases.” This study investigates the effects of HIV and cocaine use on neurocognitive and cardiovascular comorbidity study will make unique contributions to a better understanding of whether and how drug abuse exacerbates neurocognitive cardiovascular,  and other comorbidities in those with HIV and substance use disorder research study associated activities. With minimal supervision, this position manages all aspects, including day to day operations, project management, and contract compliance of the programs. The Senior Program Specialist is recognized as an expert and operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. This position reviews progress with management and may supervise and mentor other staff.
Benefits:
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
Primary Duties:

• In collaboration with programmatic leadership, plan, develop, administer and coordinate new or revised goals and objectives for programs. Ensure that goals, objectives, and deliverables specified are accomplished in accordance within priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.
• Independently manages the day-to-day activities and events of the research program. Provide advanced administrative and research support to the programmatic leadership teams. Evaluate program effectiveness in order to develop and implement new or improved methods.
• Leads development and content of speeches, presentations, articles and other forms of content dissemination.  Contributes substantially in the development and implementation of communication and dissemination strategies, including providing oversight to social marketing strategy, making media appearances, and maintaining content on website.
• Perform specialized administrative and academic functions, including research and data analyses, program coordination and monitoring, data collection, database creation, counseling, surveys, reports, and recommends program changes.
• Monitor and maintain relationships with contractors, local jurisdictions, state agencies, legislature, and sponsors to ensure compliance with work plan and deliverables.
• Leads the preparation of final program and financial reports for submission to management or outside agencies to include reporting on work of University of Maryland, all subcontractors, and applicable consultants regarding operation of the programs.
• Prepares proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings, or conferences with high impact on program and/or participants. Coordinate logistics, scheduling and participant communications.
• Coordinates program activities through delegation of assignments to staff. May supervise and mentor other support staff.
• Perform other related duties.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: Three (3) years of administrative or program coordination experience.
Preferred Supervisory Experience: One (1) year in work coordination, training, and daily oversight of staff, students, or volunteers.
Other: Related experience to program may be substituted for education. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Ability to prepare financial statements and budgets. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Hiring Range: $67,000 - $74,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.  
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff
Shift: Day Job
Organization: School of Medicine - Institute of Human Virology
Job Posting: Jan 23, 2023
Unposting Date: Ongoing