Program Coordinator

mPower is looking for a well-rounded Program Coordinator to join our team. Our team consists of experts and professionals who have experience in management, administration, consulting, and technology. This position seeks to implement positive mission-oriented change, to deliver tangible operational results, and to build and continuously improve the organization.

Assist the DDST Director, ESP Director, and Program staff with administrative tasks in planning, coordination, evaluation, and communication of partnerships and policies through, including but not limited to:

• Assist in organizing strategic initiatives such as the NIBIB Biomaterials Network.
• Support program evaluation and analysis.
• Track award milestones and subprojects.

• Provide Executive Secretary (Exec Sec) assistance for trans-NIH and inter-agency working groups related to bioeconomy, nanotechnology, and microelectronics.
• Assist with trans-NIBIB executive meetings concerning Extramural scientific programs.
• Offer administrative and technical support in planning, coordinating, and executing data calls.
• Prepare meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, and action items; maintain a document repository.

• Provide support to Program staff in communicating programs, partnerships, and policies to stakeholders.
• Draft slide decks for presentations at conferences and meetings.
• Develop content for Council meetings and generate reports highlighting accomplishments.

• Research and evaluate scientific programs.
• Request and provide information on scientific and programmatic issues.
• Interpret and summarize background materials from scientific sources.

• Assist with the development, initiation, and execution of new project initiatives.
• Track action items, provide deadline reminders, and maintain relevant spreadsheets.
• Develop milestones, budgets, and funding plans for projects.

• Design, develop, and maintain databases, listservs, spreadsheets, and electronic resources.
• Collect, interpret, analyze, and condense material; prepare reports of data analysis.
• Create graphs, tables, slides, and presentations for scientific and programmatic purposes.
• Prepare technical reports, progress reports, and status updates.

• Plan and coordinate scientific meetings, conferences, symposia, workshops, and special projects.
• Handle logistics, communications with participants, and registration for meetings.
• Represent the Program at local and national meetings, delivering presentations and collecting valuable information.

• Maintain proactive communication with key personnel and external stakeholders.
• Design and coordinate systems for efficient information flow between stakeholders and staff.
• Update and maintain internal websites and SharePoint sites related to scientific program.

• Analyze business and operating procedures; propose and implement more efficient methods.
• Conduct project close-out reviews and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop new formats and databases for reporting program management and budgetary data.

• Provide day-to-day support to program staff and leadership, including setting priorities and managing tasks.
• Organize, analyze, and write project reports and scientific papers based on results and findings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in a scientific discipline, such as bioengineering, biomedical/chemical/materials/electrical engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics; two (2) years of specialized experience plus a bachelor's degree is equivalent to a Master's degree.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a related field;
• Skill in data analysis, preparation of spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
• Ability to produce graphical and tabular representations of complex data for presentation and use by program staff;
• Excellent analytical, organizational, time, and project management skills;
• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail;
• A proven record of self-motivated achievements will be a positive asset.

mPower, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition), citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability status, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

$65,000 - $80,000 a year