Assistant Program Manager - Sanford Stem Cell

Assistant Program Manager - Sanford Stem Cell

The Assistant Program Manager will provide administration and operational support to the ISSCOR leadership and the Center's Project Scientist(s) with the accomplishment of research programs, educational programs, and facilitating the various project needs of the Center.

The professional is experienced in coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across technical, higher education, nonprofit, and public-sector environments, with a consistent record of bringing structure and follow-through to fast-moving contexts. The incumbent will serve as a "right hand" to leadership and technical teams, managing confidential documentation, tracking NDAs, MOUs, MTAs and other agreements, and maintaining rigorous document control and approval workflows. Will prepare executive briefings, stakeholder-facing materials, and reports, and for supporting university partnerships and research-adjacent initiatives through meticulous meeting preparation, milestone tracking, and action-item follow-up.

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, coordinating cross-functional communication between office staff, field or technical teams, and external stakeholders, and overseeing event or donor-related logistics. Maintains high-quality status reporting, and adapts to evolving priorities while keeping diverse teams aligned.

The incumbent will oversee scheduling, calendaring, and coordinating/planning complex meetings, travel arrangements, speaking engagements, and special events for the Center. Incumbent compiles and administers reports for professional and academic committees or conferences. Assist Center faculty with grants.

Will have fiduciary responsibility to ensure the Center's budget is managed responsibly. Will support with procurement of Center supplies, and reconciling procurement, travel, end entertainment expenses.

Payroll

Title:

ADMIN OFCR 3 CX Department:
Sanford Stem Cell Institute Hiring Pay Scale $83,039.76 - $ / Year Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: CX Contract Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

Annual Full Pay Range: $83,040 - $120,979 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $39.77 - $57.94

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).