Cancer Center Research Program Coordinator 2, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer – Georgetown University Medical Center

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Cancer Center Research Program Coordinator 2, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer – Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) seeks to prevent, treat and cure cancers by linking scientific discovery, expert and compassionate patient care, quality education and partnership with the community - guided by the principle of cura personalis – care for others.

Job Overview

The Cancer Center Research Program Coordinator 2 supports one or more cancer research programs at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, assisting Research Program Leaders and members in responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

• Organize and manage monthly Program meetings, intra-programmatic meetings, research seminars, and scientific retreats. 
• Develop and manage a database to document impact of the Programs’ scientific activities.
• Assist with onboarding new members and yearly reviews of program membership.
• Assist in developing successful strategies for development and submission of multi-PI grant submissions.
• Assist in developing successful pilot and developmental funding applications in response to LCCC RFPs; and with tracking progress and ROI of pilot and developmental funding awarded to program members.
• Manage the Program’s 5-year strategic plan to ensure the program remains aligned with the strategies and tactics mapped out in the plan.
• Support recruitment efforts and organize speaker engagements for potential recruits, etc.
• Develop program-specific presentations, documents, and reports as requested by program leaders.
• Prepare all National Cancer Institute documents required to achieve and retain NCI designation status, including P30 pre-narrative tables on members’ roles, shared resource utilization, publications, intra-institutional and inter-institutional collaborations, and impact.
• Prepare program-specific materials required for the P30, including the annual non-competitive renewal and competitive renewal documents, NCI supplement applications, External and Internal Advisory Committee meetings, and other materials as requested by the Program Leaders, LCCC Director, and/or Associate Director of Administration and Planning (ADAP).
• Perform additional duties as required by changes in NCI guidelines for research program best practice or as assigned.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Georgetown University Medical Center's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Work Interactions

The Cancer Center Research Program Coordinator 2 reports directly to the Research Project Manager, and indirectly to the Research Program Leader(s) of the assigned program/programs at Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Up to 2+ years of work experience in research administration – preference for 3+ years 
• Strong knowledge of grants management 
• Familiarity with NIH and NCI and other peer-review funding agencies
• Ability to extract data from multiple sources, including NIH Reporter, NIH PubMed, and other sources
• Knowledge of database development and management
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly
• Experience drafting executive-level materials, and preparing and delivering information rapidly and effectively
• Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively work with cross-functional team in a fast-paced setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, and Google applications

Preferred qualifications

• Cancer center and academic medical center experience
• NCI P30 experience
• Certified Research Administrator

Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation .

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Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .

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