Program Manager

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Program Manager

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Education and Training

Department
CINJ - Education & Training

Overview

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:

VISION: Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. MISSION: Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORE VALUES:
Curiosity and Discovery : encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge
Integrity : earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection
Collaboration : approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge
Respect and Caring : consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions

Perseverance : maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager within the Education and Training Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The Program Manager assists the Associate Director of Education and Training, in strategic planning, development, and implementation of educational programs at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. This position oversees and implements education and training initiatives for students at all academic levels, including high school, undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral fellows, and early-stage investigators. The Program Manager works collaboratively with faculty, the Director, and other institutional stakeholders to advance the Institute's educational mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assists the Associate Director in planning, developing, and implementing cancer research education and training programs. Creates and coordinates educational initiatives, including schedules, workshops, seminars, and other training activities for students, trainees, faculty, and staff that align with the identified goals and mission of RCI and the Education and Training Dept.
• Manages day-to-day departmental operations, including program logistics, finances, and personnel administrative functions. Including management of subordinate staff, including hiring/firing, evaluation, and performance management.
• Researches, designs, and develops curriculum for new programs and training grants.
• Gathers curriculum evaluations and feedback, identifies areas of improvement, and completes strategic assessments of educational programs and activities. Adjusts programming to incorporate feedback and identify improvements.
• Tracks program metrics, analyze results, and prepare reports. Creates brochures, training grants, and other program-related documentation.
• Liaisons with faculty, trainees, community partners, and institutional stakeholders for programmatic initiatives. Identifies opportunities and educational gaps, create solutions and creates new trainings or course corrections.
• Assists in identifying and managing funding opportunities for educational programs, including grant submissions.
• Provides guidance, mentoring, and support to high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees in formal programs.
• Oversees recruitment, placement, and tracking of students, postdoctoral fellows, and interns within the Cancer Research Education and Training programs.
• Collaborates with faculty to support training infrastructure across scientific programs at the Cancer Institute.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
28S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
95926.000

Mid Range Salary
121346.000

Maximum Salary
146766.000

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
MPSC - Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Sciences, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in educational program management, training initiatives, or academic administration is required.
• Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage complex projects.
• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Visio, Qualtirics, HealthStream and PeopleSoft. Ability to navigate the internet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Familiarity with cancer research, clinical research environments, or academic medical settings is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience of working with trainees at multiple academic levels is highly desirable.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST0930

Posting Open Date
05/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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