Program Management Specialist

February 13, 2026

Full Time
Temporary
Indianapolis, IN
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job ID: 318138

Department

ETHICS CENTER (IN-ETHC-IUINA)

Department Information

The Indiana University Center for Bioethics (IUCB) in the IU School of Medicine is searching for a Program Management Specialist to manage the day-to-day administration of the IUCB.

Founded in 2001, the IUCB is a gathering place for discussion, education, research, and collaboration in bioethics and related fields.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

Produces required reports.
Supervises IUCB graduate assistants.
Schedules and advertises IUCB talks and events.
Manages IUCB website and social media, and creates blog content.
Manages the Bioethics and Subject Advocacy Program (BSAP) of the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI); provides administrative. support such as scheduling, minutes, and reports.
Participates in CTSI activities and meetings.
Additional duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

Collaborates with team members to develop program objectives and create policies to meet them.
Coordinates program operation with all collaborative units.
Monitors progress and maintains all necessary data bases.
May provide guidance to support and temporary staff and coordinates workflow for the program.
Researches available grants and assists creating funding proposals that further advance support of the program.
Writes grant reports.
Administers program budgets.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred

Master’s degree in Bioethics or related area

SKILLS

Required

Proficient communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)