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Program Manager

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Jul 16, 2026

Position Information

Posting date	07/16/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1129124
Position Title	Program Manager
Hiring Range Minimum	$75,700
Hiring Range Maximum	$94,700
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule	The position is eligible for hybrid scheduling. Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm with flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends. Evenings and weekends are the exception, not the rule. Ability to be on-site 3 days per week, with flexibility to move those days or be on-site additional days as driven by program needs, etc.
Location of Position	Lebanon, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?	Hybrid
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	N/A
Is this a grant funded position?	Yes
Position Purpose	The Program Manager for Cancer Research Training Education and Coordination ( CRTEC) will be key in Dartmouth Cancer Center's continued development and training of current and future researchers, clinicians, faculty, and staff. The Program Manager will develop, implement, and support programming for K-12/ CTE to develop interest in and grow the next generation of cancer researchers. This position will focus on programs to be advertised nationally, inclusive of programming that will aim to develop hyper-local talent to address recruitment and retention issues. This position will perform grant writing for CRTEC programming at all levels including graduate students, faculty, researchers, and staff. And will inform best practices for programming recruitment.
Description	This position offers an opportunity to shape workforce and educational initiatives while driving meaningful efforts impacting areas of education and rural cancer research. We encourage candidates who are passionate about K-12/ CTE work and who possess a proven track record in program management to apply.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or combination of experience and education in Business Administration, Education, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, with a focus on educational and workforce programming. Experience with a rural populations will be helpful, but is not required. Proven experience in higher education, cancer research, or related fields is preferred. Demonstrated ability to formulate, initiate and execute programs custom-designed to address complex institutional and multi-institutional priorities. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, researchers, and clinicians. Demonstrated ability to effect change. Skills: Strong program management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams. In-depth knowledge of CRTEC current principles and best practices. Ability to analyze complex data and present actionable insights. High level of organizational and time management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional communication and presentation abilities. Ability to work collaboratively toward innovative solutions in highly stressful environments. Flexible, diplomatic, inclusive leadership style and ability to work productively with contacts at all levels and in multiple cultures.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree. Project management skills. Grant writing experience. Experience writing for publication.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Alicea Bursey
Department Contact Phone Number	Alicea.A.Bursey@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Steve Fiering, PhD
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86548

Key Accountabilities

Description

Program Management:

Manages programming related to Cancer Research Training, Education and Coordination portfolios.
Designs and implements program improvements as well as improves existing programs to meet contemporary Dartmouth expectations of diversity as measured in lived experiences, community involvement, and education operations.
Responds to needs for increasing the pipelines for workforce growth and advancement in cancer, training students, and focusing on leadership training for inter- and transdisciplinary research teams.
Drives initiatives that promote an inclusive and supportive environment.
Drives the development, implementation, and support of programming related to Workforce Development and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).
Assists with or develops, creates, and delivers innovative programs to meet DCC's specific goals, including increased diversity at all academic levels; training programs and workshops for K-12 and CTE; programming to build productive and adaptable training environments attractive to scientific or clinical learners in all areas of cancer; meets DCC's specific goals, including supporting programs to address DCC priorities.
Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, and milestones.
Develops program budgets and oversees expenses; provides annual progress reports.
Supports the preparation of reports and updates for leadership and stakeholders.
Is cross trained and provides back up support for the other CRTEC program manager (1128477)
Lead and manage cross-functional projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery within scope and budget.
Builds bridges to leverage in-house and community-oriented joint efforts that will advance DCC's continuous flow of program improvement in synergistic education, workforce development, diversity and inclusiveness, and community outreach to focus on concerns of our catchment area.
Supports engagement with key stakeholders, including academic institutions at the K-12/CTE levels, research or clinical entities, and community partners, to drive initiatives, develop community- and catchment area-centered CRTEC programming focusing on the next generation of researchers, clinicians, and supporting roles.
Review and recommend changes to programming recruitment and retention practices to ensure they promote DEIB principles.
Advises on best practices for creating an inclusive and equitable work and research environment.
Stays current with industry trends and best practices.
Participates in discussions around funding and strategic initiatives.
Develops metrics and surveys to establish programming impact, return on investment, areas for growth or improvement.

Percentage Of Time

65%

Description

Grant Writing:

Identifies funding and grant options for continued and expanding CRTEC program at all levels including beyond the K-12/CTE.
Targets external funding opportunities and creates concepts and programming to meet funding opportunity specifications.
Writes and prepares grant submissions for continued and expanding CRTEC program at all levels including beyond the K-12/CTE.
Supports writing of progress reports for funding agencies.
Assists with the development of the narrative; researches, writes, and directs for documentation of DCC planning and outcomes for use with internal, external, and development audiences.

Percentage Of Time

35%

--	Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.