Program Officer, Office of Research Grants

American Chemical Society
United States, D.C., Washington
1155 16th St Nw (Show on map)
Dec 03, 2024
Description Unit Overview The staff of the Office of Research Grants (ORG) acts for the American Chemical Society in the administration of all research grant programs of the Society. The mission of the Office of Research Grants is to administer these programs so that they conform to the guidance provided in the founding documents, and at the same time have significant impact consistent with the vision for the programs provided by the ACS Board of Directors. The office administers the ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF), the Herman Frasch Foundation Grants in Agricultural Chemistry, the Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowships, the Irving S. Sigal Global Mobility Awards, and the Arthur C. Cope Postdoctoral Fellows Program. Position Summary The program officer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing operations associated with the Arthur C. Cope Postdoctoral Fellowship, Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowship, and the Irving S. Sigal Global Mobility Award programs. This includes managing the solicitation, review, support of the grantee and awardee selection process, development and implementation of supporting activities, and the finances of the program. In addition, the program officer is responsible for documenting and communicating the impact of the programs and to work collaboratively with key partners in ACS Scientific Advancement, ACS Education, and beyond. The work involves communication, problem solving, analyzing user data, project management, and thinking conceptually and creatively. Position Accountabilities: 1. Develops and manages program solicitation, review, selection processes, and grantee engagement for the Arthur C. Cope Postdoctoral Fellowship, Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowship, and the Irving S. Sigal Global Mobility Award programs. 2. Partners with internal groups (such as other groups within Scientific Advancement, Education, Communications and Marketing, Membership) to enhance the visibility of and engagement with programs that support postdoctoral scholars. 3. Develops, manages, and executes career and professional development schedule for postdoctoral scholars (incl. annual in person meetings). 4. Tracks and communicates impact of programs. 5. Monitors and manages budgets (approximately $1,100,000 annually), oversees contracts and invoice payments. 6. Develops standard operating procedures for programs. 7. Completes special projects as required. This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $95,000-$128,000 per year. Qualifications Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Education Doctorate of Chemistry (preferred) Experience M.S. or Ph.D. degree in STEM is required; A minimum of two years of experience managing projects required. Strong strategic, interpersonal, analytical, written and oral communication, and organizational skills are required. Workshop facilitation experiences preferred; 3+ years of experience. (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)