Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Program Manager III - DDSI Research

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

RES Research Administration-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code

T31030

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Program Manager III, you will manage the implementation and ongoing maintenance of pre- and post-award grant activities while planning and developing systems and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. In this role, you will oversee the grant submission portfolio, serving as the primary point of contact for NIH and foundation grant submissions, with a focus on expanding federal research funding. You will coordinate submission documentation, manage sponsor requirements and deadlines, and ensure all application details are addressed.

This position supports grant budgeting and financial planning, requiring an understanding of budgeting principles and financial processes. You will serve as a liaison between the department and external communities, provide coaching and mentorship to staff, and participate in the budgetary process to support program goals.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Develop, implement, manage, and maintain operational systems and activities.
• Serve as a liaison with all levels of the organization and outside the community.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects with competing deadlines.
• Allocate time to meet completion requirements.
• Serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
• Review and monitor adherence to Human Resources policies and corporate compliance procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field and five years of related experience
• OR Master’s degree and four years of experience
• Knowledge of statistical and financial analysis, primary research and business plan development
• Strong presentation, communication and training skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master’s Degree
• Healthcare settings
• Experience with handling research grants
• Research finance experience
• Experience with Oracle or GAMs (grant management system)
• Microsoft Excel experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.
• In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
• In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.