Program Manager

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Program Manager

Department

Addiction Science Center

Pay Grade

10

Job Category

Administrative

Job Summary

ETSU's Addiction Science Center is seeking a Research Program Manager to help lead and grow our innovative addiction and recovery research portfolio. The Program Manager will play a vital role in supporting research teams by ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in full alignment with contracts and community partnerships. This position is ideal for a candidate with strong program management skills, a deep understanding of research practices and federal funding requirements, and a personal or professional connection to substance use disorder. By leveraging both content knowledge and lived experience, the Program Manager will help expand the Center's impact across the region and beyond.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:

Paid time off & leave

17 paid holidays

Educational Assistance

Health and life insurance

Retirement

Access to University facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at:

All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and experience in the research environment in higher education.

Knowledge and lived experience of substance use disorder, evidence-based practices, and recovery support research.

Knowledge of university policies and procedures and grant policies and procedures.

Ability to make independent decisions and take the appropriate action in situations requiring a quick decision.

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge of various funding agencies, including federal and state programs and private foundations.

Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently to meet various concurrent deadlines.

Knowledge of budget development.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong attention to deadlines and project details Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of related work experience in fiscal processes or project coordination

One (1) year of relevant experience

Experience of substance use and addiction

Training and expertise in the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based recovery practices

Experience working with academic institutions, community organizations, and funding organizations (local, state, or federal) Preferred Qualifications

State or national certification in peer support

Knowledge of recovery science content and concepts

Knowledge of research processes within institutions of higher education

Expertise in budget management and ETSU fiscal processes

Salary

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

AS01542P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check?

Yes

Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?

Yes

FLSA Status

Exempt

Open Date

05/07/2025

Close Date

05/22/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Administrative/Professional positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.