Job Description:
The Program Coordinator provides high-level administrative, logistical and operational support for the Brown Biomedical Innovations to Impact (BBII) program. This position plays a critical role in building and sustaining a vibrant biomedical entrepreneurship ecosystem across Brown University and Brown University Health.
Primary responsibilities include coordinating the request for proposals (RFP) and review cycle of the translationally focused BBII innovation grants; serving as the operational point of contact for the Innovation Fellows and Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs); tracking program metrics; general administrative support and managing event logistics for commercialization workshops, external review committee meetings, and pitch events. The incumbent is relied upon to work independently and as part of a team, manage shifting priorities, and interact professionally with faculty, clinicians, biotech industry experts, and advisors.
This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 6/30/2031, which may be extended based upon available funding.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Required: Bachelor’s degree plus 1-2 years’ program management and/or administrative experience.
- Experience working in a university office, an academic medical center research environment, a startup accelerator or a non-profit is highly advantageous.
- And/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Competencies
- Excellent administrative, organizational and communication skills.
- Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to interface effectively with diverse groups, including academic scientists, busy clinicians, institutional leaders, and external investors.
- Initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and comfortable adapting to grant/project management portals.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED
Benefits of Working at Brown:
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Recruiting Start Date:
2026-09-16Job Posting Title:
Program CoordinatorDepartment:
Office of the Dean of Medicine & Biological SciencesGrade:
Grade 8Worker Type:
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5Position Work Location:
Hybrid
Submission Guidelines:
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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