The NIH, Clinical Center (CC), Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education (OCRTME) is seeking a Program Administrator for this highly visible program known throughout the medical education community. You will be responsible for managing the Clinical Electives Program ensuring that the program operates according to policy, is efficient and responsive, and professionally represent the CC to medical student applicants, program participants and medical departments and offices.

Duties

As a GS-0301-12 Program Administrator your duties may include but are not limited to the following: Developing standard operating procedures and issuing guidance to NIH medical departments and offices. Identifying the need for new projects and activities and providing recommendations to the Department Chief. Planning and initiating a comprehensive evaluation system to review and analyze the performance of the program including processes and systems and determining and recommending methods to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. Responsible for all of the processes of the Clinical Electives Program, from the student application process to the offboarding of student participants. Ensuring that the information on the program's website is current and accurate and making changes as necessary. Enhancing and maintaining the student application process and processing all applications received for the program in accordance with policies and procedures. The incumbent is under closer supervision and receives more detailed instructions at the GS-11 level. As the incumbent progresses, the amount of supervision will gradually be reduced. This position has a full performance level of GS-12.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Program Administrator, GS-0301 position at the GS-11 level, you must: A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating clinical education program efficiency and effectiveness; interpreting the impact of regulations and policies on clinical education administrative programs; planning, analyzing, and evaluating priorities in support of operational requirements; participating in the development and implementation of plans for organizational clinical education projects and initiatives; and reviewing information and developing analytical reports with recommendations; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Program Administrator, GS-0301 position at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating clinical education programs in areas such as program support management, quality assurance, management analysis, and administrative program management; formulating and executing action plans to respond to clinical education program management problems or initiatives; providing organizational support for clinical education program planning and analysis activities; evaluating the impact of new program policies; and determining measures of effectiveness in setting organizational clinical education program goals and objectives. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12391721

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]