Program Specialist

Base Pay Range

$27.00/hr - $34.00/hr

LHH is partnering with a nonprofit organization in Linthicum, Maryland, to bring on an experienced Program Specialist. This role follows a hybrid schedule and offers an hourly pay range of $27–$34 based on experience. It is an ongoing temporary position with the potential to convert to a permanent role, offering a salary range of $60,000–$70,000. The position serves in a primarily supportive role within a research-focused office, assisting with initiatives and programs related to research grants, investigator support, and research education.

Responsibilities include providing administrative, organizational, and operational support to managers, coordinators, directors, and cross-functional team members, contributing to grant administration, professional development activities, meetings, events, and program evaluation, and assisting with financial documentation and internal governance activities as needed.

• Conduct initial compliance checks for grant applications
• Compile and organize submission data and award topic areas
• Assist with grant review processes and reviewer materials
• Update application statuses in grant management systems
• Track funded and non-funded applications
• Collect and organize progress and final reports from awardees
• Monitor overdue reports and follow up with participants
• Assist with grant outcomes analysis and reporting
• Support research-related committees and working groups
• Draft, edit, and finalize meeting minutes and documentation
• Assist with policy and procedure documentation updates
• Assist with research education initiatives, workshops, and symposia
• Support innovation-focused programs and application processes
• Help prepare for annual meetings and special events
• Assist with meeting logistics, materials, and on-site preparation
• Prepare payment and reimbursement request forms with required documentation
• Submit approved requests to finance/accounts payable
• Maintain tracking sheets, databases, and award records
• Assist with internal or external research-related articles and content
• Prepare outlines and draft materials for leadership review
• Printing, binder creation, and material preparation
• Inventory management and ordering of supplies
• Organize and maintain shared work spaces and storage areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience in research or health-related fields a plus
• Willingness to attend occasional evening meetings and limited weekend events
• Experience in research administration or grants management preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Effective time management in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
• Adaptable, trustworthy, and receptive to direction
• Advanced proficiency with office productivity software
• Ability to prioritize competing projects and deadlines
• Awareness of financial processes and stewardship
• Experience with online survey tools preferred

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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Associate

Temporary

Research and Administrative

Non-profit Organizations