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    University of Maryland

    Research

    Program Director

    ATLANTIC BUILDING, United StatesFull-time10+ yrs experience$94.2k – $113kPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Job Description Summary

    Organization's Summary Statement:
    Leads day-to-day operations of the Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS) including the areas of research capacity coordination, community engagement, and institute reporting functions. Manages activities between the Institute’s collaborative universities and partner organizations, as well as administrative execution and integration of the four major functions of the center: 1) Cross-Disciplinary Research, 2) Education, Training, and Workforce Development, 3) Research Coordination and Community Engagement, and 4) Partnerships and Infrastructure. Interfaces with designated faculty leads and facilitates financial and operational data provision to allow the Institute leadership team to decide on the initiatives to undertake. Supervises coordinator.
    Physical Demands: This is an office job that requires the ability to be stationary for long periods time and the visual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate a computer and other standard office machinery. Must be able to attend meetings in various locations on campus.
    Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
    Experience: Ten (10) years of professional program management experience.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

    Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
    Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
    Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
    Skill in oral and written communication.
    Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
    Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
    Ability to research information and analyze/synthesize complex data and information to create reports and presentations with valid conclusions derived from various sources.
    Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
    Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
    Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

    Additional Job Details

    Preferences: Master's degree, experience in higher education, knowledge of the RQS program

    Required Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, names and contact information for 3 references

    Best Consideration Date: 9/1/2026, Open Until Filled

    Physical Demands: This is an office job that requires the ability to be stationary for long periods time and the visual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate a computer and other standard office machinery. Must be able to attend meetings in various locations on campus.

    Job Risks

    Not Applicable to This Position

    Financial Disclosure Required

    Yes

    For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

    Department

    CMNS-Institute for Advanced Computer Studies

    Worker Sub-Type

    Staff Regular

    Salary Range

    $94,160 - $112,992

    Benefits Summary

    For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

    Background Checks

    Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

    Employment Eligibility

    The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

    EEO Statement

    The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

    Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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    University of Maryland

    The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland is a University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC) dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and technology transition to improve decision making for U.S. national security.

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