(Hybrid) Program Coordinator - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Program Coordinator.

Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is the premier multidisciplinary institute for patient care, research, and teaching in West Virginia and the region. We celebrated the opening of our new Innovation Center on May 15, 2019. The RNI's flagship facilities are located on the Health Sciences campus in Morgantown, with more than 1,600 dedicated team members across seven departments, patient care units, and research laboratories. Find out more about our outstanding work and contributions today at: https://wvumedicine.org/rni/rni-homepage/newsroom/

About the Opportunity

As Program Coordinator you will drive progress with the multidisciplinary WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute's Innovation Center team. You will be part of an exciting collaborative effort at an R1 institution working towards innovative solutions to advance the science around optimizing brain health through focused ultrasound neuromodulation. In this role, your efforts will provide management to advance rapidly evolving work of six-year-old Institute that has already performed 11 first in human clinical trials, and seen exponential growth in publications, grants, and IP for work that provide a foundation to improve lives of people in West Virginia and around the globe.

This position will advance the research and development missions of West Virginia University by providing the necessary skills for the coordination and implementation of operational tasks related to several research and development projects focused on neuromodulation brain therapeutics that are essential to the research activities of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
• A range of health insurance and other benefits
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks

What You'll Do

• Support the RNI Operates directly with the Vice President of Neurosciences and Executive Director of Research Operations of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute related to human resources and contracts.
• Work closely with WVU and WVU hospital personnel related to human resources and contract.
• In coordination with HR, develop and implement for RNI effective hiring strategies to attract top talent for various roles within the RNI.
• Coordinate with HR the RNI hiring process, including approval, job postings, resume screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer extensions.
• Collaborate with RNI administrative and leadership team to identify staffing needs and create detailed job descriptions.
• Work with RNI financial team to align budgets for hires and contracts.
• Maintain updated RNI organizational structures and associated documents.
• Conduct interviews and assess candidates' qualifications and fit for the role.
• Collaborate with RNI administrative and leadership team to help establish and execute contracts.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute contracts for various services and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to contracts.
• Manage contract renewals and amendments as needed.
• Monitor contract performance and address any issues or disputes.
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure compliance with contract obligations.
• Advise the RNI administrative and leadership team on compliance matters related to hiring and contracts.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in business or human resources
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience involving:
  
  
  
  • Human resources management
  • Working with University and Academic Medical Center
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and contract management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.