Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelorrsquo;s degree. Masterrsquo;s degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

Project management related certificates preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

3 years of related experience, preferably in an academic setting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suties ndash; Intermediate level (required)
• A strong customer service orientation along with demonstrated success in building professional relationship and working effectively with multiple constitutents (such as administrators, faculty, staff, and students).
• Strong writing skills and intermediate graphic presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, while adhering to timelines.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position will plan, lead, execute and coordinate a broad variety of complex projects for Thomas Jefferson University. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Basic and Translational Research, and the Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, both within the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, the Project Manager will successfully assist in strategic planning and implementation of projects and support university operations. The position operates across the Medical College and University.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create material for Departmental and Medical College fundraising efforts in the area of basic and translational research (both written and graphic material).
• Work with the Chair and other members of the leadership team to develop and implement a strategy for Departmental philanthropy.
• Direct research pilot funding programs (write/edit RFA, manage application process, develop and manage application review process, manage fund distribution, monitor funded faculty for achievement of milestones)
• Organize meeting schedule for the Chair.
• Organize faculty recruitment and on boarding activities.
• Work with the Chair to carry out faculty promotion and tenure nominations, and to perform annual faculty evaluations.
• Work with TJU marketing to develop and disseminate press material highlighting the achievements of Department members and SKMC basic/translational researchers.
• Direct renovation activities for SKMC research space.
• Lead strategic planning and implementation efforts of projects that support Department, College, and University operations related to Programmatic and Basic Science Research.
• Coordinate and prioritize strategic and academic projects, monitors status of action items, develops tracking tools, prepares presentation formats ndash; all within deadlines.
• Manage, create and coordinate reports and presentations to support achievement of organizational goals, including briefing documents to be presented for senior level executive discussions.
• Day-to-day interface with Jefferson faculty, management and Univeristy scientists to implement projects.
• Develop metrics and reporting on progress and deliverables of projects underway and measure results.
• Provide project updates to key stakeholders about strategy, progress, and adherence to timelines.
• Analyze and interpret data gathered to support strategic and academic planning process and to evaluate initiatives.
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES needed in addition to Essential Functions:

• Prioritizing complex, multi-component projects
• Assist with annual reports and review of Department, College and University metrics
• Other duties as assigned