Program Manager, BETTR/KII Programs

Program Manager, BETTR/KII Programs Location: US-NY-Einstein/Resnick - Bronx Job ID: 2026-17973 Employee Classification: Non-Exempt/Non-Union Department: Developmental and Molecular Biology Position Type: Regular Full-Time Employer: Albert Einstein College of Medicine About Us The KII is a newly established institute created by Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine for five years under the direction of Dr. Zang. The institute is supported by benefactors' donations, currently providing an endowment of $4.5 million, with additional institutional funds. The institute currently has 47 members who are faculty from various departments at Einstein and Montefiore who run research laboratories and/or clinical trials that explore a range of topics relevant to immunotherapy of cancer and other diseases. Position Responsibilities We are seeking a dynamic and self‑motivated individual to serve in the dual role as Program Manager for the federally funded "Bronx Einstein Training in Teaching and Research (BETTR) IRACDA program" and the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Institute for Immunotherapy for Cancer and Inflammatory Disorders (KII), a newly established institute by Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The BETTR Program is NIH funded and supports up to 8 postdoctoral scholars with the goal to provide them with formal training in both research and education. The KII coordinates research, funding and collaborative opportunities for 47 faculty who run laboratories focused on developing methods to use the immune system to fight cancer and other diseases. K12 Program Assist the program directors in all aspects relating to scholar recruitment, program operations, advertising and growth. Coordinate and interact with all program members including those at partner institutions Hostos Community College and Lehman College. Work with program directors in setting up meetings and maintaining all program records. Manage all grant‑related activities including budget management, in coordination with departmental and college‑level administration, including playing a key role in preparation and submission of annual progress reports. Katz Institute for Immunotherapy Work with institute directors in setting up meetings, maintaining schedules, preparing and sending out announcements. Manage all grant‑related activities including submission, budget management, in coordination with departmental and college‑level administrators, including playing a key role in soliciting applicants for pilot project awards and coordinating their review, helping team science grants, and in the preparation of annual progress reports. Work with institute directors to coordinate external visitors and collaborations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years related experience. Master's is preferred. Work experience in higher education or science administration preferred but not required. Strong working knowledge of standard software for administrators is required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Experience with grants administration is a plus. Highly skilled in organization, communication, interpersonal skills. Proactive, reliable and dedicated. Works well across different fields including scientists, students, and administrators. Preparation of memos, letters and meeting notices using Word. Assist with preparation and editing of presentation slides using Powerpoint. Create spreadsheets for budget management and tracking using Excel. Arrange videoconferences and send out invitations. Contribute to the writing and formatting of yearly reports and renewal applications for the program. Compensation Maximum salary range: USD $80,000.00 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sitcancer