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North Carolina State University

Program Manager

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $83K - $93K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ October 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Program Manager for its Genetics and Genomics Academy (GGA). The role involves driving strategic initiatives, managing program development, and overseeing administrative tasks to support genetics and genomics education, research, and outreach. The Program Manager leads program functions, event organization, student recruitment, budget management, project coordination, and serves as a key liaison across university departments and external stakeholders.

Highlights

  • Complete oversight of Genetics and Genomics Academy program functions and administrative support.

  • Lead graduate and undergraduate student recruitment and manage fellowship and award programs.

  • Plan and organize major events such as retreats, seminars, and symposia.

  • Manage complex interdisciplinary projects from conception through post-project reporting.

  • Develop and administer grant proposals, funding opportunities, and donor relations.

  • Track and forecast budgets, collaborating with finance teams and executive leadership.

  • Represent the GGA at university meetings and build relationships with key university offices.

  • Technical proficiency required in Microsoft Office suite, Gmail, Google applications, and project management tools.

  • Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with three years of relevant experience; Master’s degree and 5+ years preferred.

  • Compensation range is $83,000 to $93,000, commensurate with education and experience.