The Program Manager manages research, education, outreach, and related activities under the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute.  

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Marketing or related field required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite is necessary. Ability to balance multiple outstanding tasks simultaneously and work independently is critical. Excellent communication skills, writing and editing experience, and organizational skills are necessary. Familiarity with academic environments and dealing with the needs of a diverse student population is a strong plus.

-Manage one staff member (DNI Business Coordinator) who oversees administrative and financial needs for a team of graduate students, post-doctoral associates, and staff to assist Director
-Oversee administrative issues and recruitment of new members for DNI's Industry Consortium, which offers research benefits to external companies through collaboration with DNI researchers and use of Drexel University research facilities
-Work with companies and others universities to promote our programs and recruit graduate students. This may include phone contacts, site visits, and on-site exhibitions as well as conference attendance on behalf of the Director
-Preparation of printed and electronic media such as newsletters, brochures and other publications pertinent for nanotechnology research, outreach and student recruitment
-Management of DNI and research group websites
-Collaborate with other Drexel offices and departments on behalf of the institute, in particular with University Communications, to disseminate important research developments to News Officers for generating press releases and external coverage
-Manage educational partnerships on behalf of the DNI domestically and internationally, including the Erasmus Mundus MESC program (international Master's program in energy storage)
-Assist in editing grant proposals and other research-related documents for clarity and style as needed by Director
-Prepare letters of recommendation and similar supporting documentation for students at request of Director

Other duties as assigned. 

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