Program Director - Research Fellowships

Introduction

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Requisition Number: R0002787
ABOUT THE UNIT- OFFICE OF FELLOWSHIPS
The Office of Fellowships (OFELL) administers prestigious fellowship awards on behalf of government agencies, private foundations, and other sponsoring organizations. These programs are designed to support and enhance the career development of master’s level, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers and scholars, providing them with unique opportunities to advance their expertise.
The Office of Fellowships administers a portfolio of nine distinctive fellowship programs that span research, policy and regulatory science, and regional priorities, providing opportunities for fellows to contribute across sectors:
Research Fellowships
- National Research Council Research Associateship Programs
- Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program
- Army Research Laboratory Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
Policy & Regulatory Fellowships
- Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
- Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program
- New Voices in Science, Engineering, and Medicine
- Jefferson Science Fellowships
Regionally-focused Research and Policy Fellowships
- Gulf Research Program’s Early Career Research Fellowship
- Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship
Over time it is expected that the Office of Fellowships will build upon these programs and expand to include new, innovative fellowship programs.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Program Director’s primary responsibilities will be in the development, implementation, ongoing management and evaluation, and growth of the federally-funded research fellowships administered by OFELL, including the NRC Research Associateship Program, Air Force Science and Technology Fellowship Program and Army Research Laboratory Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Program Director will also serve as a senior member of OFELL’s leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, the development of shared practices, and operational improvement;

advising the Senior Program Director; and leading office-wide initiatives as needed.
The Program Director is responsible for financial management and resource allocation, staff planning and management, and is fully accountable for the performance and results of the assigned programs, ensuring that each program meets its stated objectives and fulfills contractual obligations to the sponsors. The Program Director has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices and deals with important or controversial issues that require effective persuasion, negotiation, and compromise skills.

Reports to the Senior Program Director, Office of Fellowships. Manages a mid-size team, including direct management of one Senior Program Officer and two Program Officers.

1. In consultation with Senior Program Director, develops and maintains a balanced, high-quality portfolio of research fellowships. Establishes a vision and working strategy for activities conducted within the program and future program growth.

2. Plans, conducts, and directs work on programs. Oversees the management of programs, oversees the assembling of selection committees and provides oversight and guidance to the conduct of their work. Proactively identifies opportunities to innovate, improve…