{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4013a6eba42538b24cde616f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4013a6eba42538b24cde616f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4013a6eba42538b24cde616f","title":"Program Assistant","description":"At Catapult, we are assisting our member, Burroughs Wellcome Fund in their search for a Program Assist/ Program Manager. This is a hybrid role in Durham, NC.\nAbout the Role\nThe Program Associate/ Manager supports key processes and activities for BWF's competitive and ad hoc award programs within Science Education and Diversity. This role manages application and review workflows, oversees grant portfolios, and engages with applicants, grantees, and advisory committee members. The position reports to a Senior Program Officer and contributes to a range of educational, diversity, and strategic initiatives.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nCosupervise a Program Coordinator.\nOversee annual, progress, fiscal, and final grant reporting.\nDelegate tasks and provide training.\nKey Responsibilities\nProgram Associate Responsibilities\nPrepare applications, RFPs, and related materials.\nCollaborate on application processing and eligibility review, address applicant inquiries.\nServe as primary point of contact for applicants and grantees.\nMaintain accurate grant records in the grants management system.\nSupport strategies to strengthen grantee community collaboration.\nAnalyze program data and prepare visualizations and reports for internal use and Board updates.\nManage proposal review workflows and ensure timely reviewer submissions.\nAdminister active grants, including communication, payment schedules, deliverables, and modifications.\nSupport process improvements in grants administration.\nConduct research and compile data for routine and ad hoc reports.\nAssist with planning advisory committee meetings; periodic travel may be required.\nCollaborate with internal teams to support awardee services and grant systems.\nHelp prepare briefing books and support new program development and staff training.\nProgram Manager Responsibilities\nCoordinate sponsored events, webinars, and information sessions.\nAssist in addressing special grantee needs.\nContribute to program ideation and strategy refinement.\nReview progress and final reports and prepare summaries for Program Officer evaluation.\nProvide logistical support across finance, HR, grants management, and event registration systems.\nRequired Qualifications\nBS or MS degree with at least five years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience; education experience preferred.\nStrong accuracy and attention to detail, especially in data entry and reporting.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, with ability to learn internal systems.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple projects, work independently, make decisions, and meet deadlines.\nStrong problemsolving abilities and team collaboration skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with programming language or data analytics.\nFamiliarity with data visualization tools.\nExperience in grantmaking or grants administration.\nExperience with grants management or relational databases.\nSupervisory experience.\nBurroughs Wellcome Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender individual), marital status and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.","company":"Catapult","rawCompany":"catapult","city":"Durham","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T15:42:51.734Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-2033.00","title":"Fundraising Managers","slug":"fundraising-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813211","title":"Grantmaking Foundations","slug":"grantmaking-foundations"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"813219","title":"Other Grantmaking and Giving Services","slug":"other-grantmaking-and-giving-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Assistant","description":"At Catapult, we are assisting our member, Burroughs Wellcome Fund in their search for a Program Assist/ Program Manager. This is a hybrid role in Durham, NC.\nAbout the Role\nThe Program Associate/ Manager supports key processes and activities for BWF's competitive and ad hoc award programs within Science Education and Diversity. This role manages application and review workflows, oversees grant portfolios, and engages with applicants, grantees, and advisory committee members. 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