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Neuroscience Program Manager
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Description:
The neuroscience program manager works directly with the grants and program operations team, as well as program, finance, executive, and communications teams, to manage the work of the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience, ensuring alignment with the Foundation's strategic vision for the program, serving as a conduit of information between the Foundation and the Fund, and managing all program activities. Reporting Relationships The neuroscience program manager is part of the McKnight Foundation's program team and reports to the director of grants and program operations. Key Responsibilities The neuroscience program manager will have the following responsibilities: Manage the neuroscience research program. Work with Foundation President, Vice President of Programs, and Vice President of Finance and Operations to ensure program is aligned with the interests and priorities of Foundation leadership. Serve as a conduit between the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Fund and the Foundation. Serve as central point of contact and responsibility for all of the Fund's operations, ensuring that the program aligns with the Foundation's mission and strategic framework. Create Neuroscience program materials for the Foundation's quarterly board book and provide quarterly updates. Develop and manage the Fund's budget and quarterly fund transfers; produce required documents for annual audit, and work with Foundation's finance team to ensure timely and accurate audit process. Provide timely and accurate financial reports and recommendations to the Fund's BOD. Maintain and amend Fund's organization bylaws. Consult with legal counsel as needed. Oversee planning and implementation of Fund's award programs and annual conference. Provide support to Fund's BOD and award committees by preparing meeting agendas and supporting materials. Oversee website content, including updates; coordinate changes with Foundation's communications team. Review and approve all administrative and grant award payments. Track and review Fund awardee's annual narrative and financial reports. Organize and manage program evaluations for Foundation. Track outcomes of program goals (e.g., increase in applicants/finalists/awardees from underrepresented communities). Develop knowledge of the Fund's awardees' research and general neuroscience research by participating in virtual/in person lab visits, neuroscience conferences (e.g., Society for Neuroscience), and independent reading. Stay abreast of trends in the field of neuroscience funding, especially as it pertains to DEI. Oversee and direct Fund-specific work of senior program and grants associate and program team administrator and assist with time-sensitive tasks as needed. Provide support to the director of grants and operations or staff, as needed. Participate in Foundation-wide meetings and events. Qualifications The ideal program manager will have demonstrated experience in project management, strong financial acumen, effective communication skills, and a customer service orientation.While no one candidate will have all the criteria enumerated below, the following statements provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across organizational functions, as well as with research institutions and universities. Ability to analyze, question, and identify key issues and use data to support conclusions, both verbally and in writing. Skills and ability to envision and carry out projects from start to finish. Ability to manage highly detailed work with speed and accuracy. Ability to work autonomously and without a lot of direction. Ability to write clear analyses and summaries. Ability to design and implement effective workflow processes and procedures. Knowledge of governance and operations of nonprofit organizations. Ability to advance the Foundation's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, excellence, and purpose. Foundation-wide & Functional Competencies: Foundation-wide: Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, Manages Complexity, Builds Networks, Being Resilient, Drives Results, Strategic Mindset, Instills Trust Functional: Financial Acumen, Decision Quality, Situational Adaptability, Organizational Savvy, Optimizes Work Processes, Customer Focus Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree. Five years of related full time professional work experience in a foundation, non-profit, research institution, or governmental field, or combination of equivalent experience and training. Three years of experience developing and managing sophisticated budgets. Project management experience is strongly desired. Experience working with a board of directors is strongly desired. This opportunity is a full-time, exempt position based in Minneapolis. The position salary range is $117,900 - $124,450, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Download the full position profile here . Please apply at mcknight.org/careers . For more information, please email XXXX@cohentaylor.com . All inquiries will remain confidential. Applications will be accepted through Monday, May 15, at 5:00 pm Central Time. The McKnight Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position, rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this description. 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