Program Manager

About the Opportunity Northeastern University is a dynamic institution committed to global leadership in use-inspired research and education in the field of Nano Systems. The Institute for NanoSystems Innovation (NanoSI) is a global hub for deep tech research, education, and innovation. Through Northeastern Universitys global system, NanoSI transcends scientific, geographic, and societal boundariesand forges cross-sector partnershipsto pioneer transformative technologies and train the next generation of scientific leaders. Together, we create new generations of smart devices and systems that are foundational to industries such as semiconductors, aerospace, healthcare, energy, defense, and telecommunications. Job Summary: NanoSI is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Program Manager to lead and oversee various research and educational programs. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are required, and familiarity with research grants administration is preferred. The Program Manager will provide administrative and project management support for the research in the NanoSI Institute. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Finance and serving as a key member of the NanoSI research support team to provide planning, project management, procurement, and administrative support to the NanoSI faculty with internal and external research funding. Key Responsibilities: Project Management Facilitate the development of research proposals, grant applications, and publications in collaboration with research staff and faculty. Oversee educational programs, curriculum development, and student engagement efforts to drive academic excellence and knowledge dissemination. Oversee internal research awards and help with administrative tasks including purchasing, hiring, and scheduling related to the proposed work. Assist funded NanoSI researchers with scheduling, purchasing, and other administrative tasks related to executing their funded research projects. Collaborate with finance and administration teams to secure funding and resources for research and educational programs. Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements as needed. Financial and Budget Support: Collaborate in budget tracking, expense reporting, and financial management for research projects and educational initiatives within the Institute. Process financial documents, including grant applications, reimbursements, and invoices, ensuring accuracy in financial operations. Monitor expenditures and financial data, reporting any discrepancies or issues as needed. Marketing and Communications Assist with communications to Faculty about upcoming research funding deadlines, events, trainings, and opportunities to engage with research sponsors. Track research activity by strategic theme and support the inclusion of research data and examples in college and university level reports, presentations, and strategic funding applications. Track NanoSI research publications and achievements. Serve as NanoSI Marketing and Communications staff to document and publicize NanoSI research achievements internally and with the broader Northeastern University community, including the universitys research publications. Administrative Support Assist the Institute Directors with research conferences, workshops, meetings, events, and speakers. Collaborate with the Institute staff team to plan, market, and execute abovementioned events. Prepare regular operations reports for Institute leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Other research and administrative support activities as defined by the Institute Directors. Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 2+ years of project management experience, preferably in an academic setting, with broad understanding of academic operations and research required. Must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team and be comfortable meeting deadlines and balancing competing priorities. Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; provide technical expertise to others; have and use cross-functional knowledge to support interdepartmental connections. Project management experiencestrong skills in developing timelines, creating and maintaining project documentation. Experience submitting proposals and working with research investigators. Knowledge of accounting standards and experience performing financial analysis. Demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong customer service orientation. Financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. Strong proficiency in Outlook calendar management skills and Microsoft Office tools, including SharePoint, Excel. Familiarity with university systems and procedures is advantageous. Must be able to report to the Boston, MA campus. Position Type Academic Administration Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 107S Expected Hiring Range: $53,615.00 - $75,728.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The systemwhich includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwideserves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The universitys residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeasterns personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectorsaligned around solving todays highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.