Program Administrator

Advanced Technology International (ATI) builds and manages collaborations that conduct R&D of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Our collective work - no matter what department or division you work in - ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base.

TechConnect is a division of ATI. With 25+ years of experience connecting emerging technologies with unique funding and partnership opportunities, we boast the most robust research and innovation network in the world. We employ a broad scope of tools to deliver top technologies, including open innovation programs, conferences, and open-access publications. Each year, TechConnect prospects, vets, and connects thousands of emerging technologies with corporate, investment, municipal, and national defense clients.

Position Description:

The Program Administrator provides support and assistance to the Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships, TechConnect Division, to accomplish program goals and objectives. You will support the Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships with planning and execution of in-person event programs. Requires frequent contact within and outside the company on significant matters requiring tact, patience, fact-finding and negotiation skills. This role is fully remote.

**This position is FULLY remote within the continentalU.S. with occasionaltravel**

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.


Essential Functions

• Supports Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships with planning and execution of in-person event programs.
• Prepares and distributes correspondence, reports, technical documents, minutes, and other informational material for meetings, workshops, conferences, video conferences, and telephone conferences.
• Manages and responds to requests for program information. Receives daily inquiries from the general public, other public or private agencies, or organizations for TechConnect's in-person Innovation Pitch Programs and other Programs at in-person events.
• Responsible for the data entry and maintenance of accurate records for clients, speakers, and other stakeholders.
• Assists with the review of conference websites to ensure program information to the public is accurate and up to date.
• Coordinates program presence at tradeshows: On-site responsibilities include but not limited to: reviewing room set ups; cross checking speakers; collecting presentations; and working directly with Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships on program execution for in-person TechConnect events.
• Provides general administrative support to Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships.
• Works with the program team(s) on process improvement which includes but is not limited to tracking metrics, event flow, internal and external communications and program schedules.
• Travels to program-specific and TechConnect-run events to support, as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and two years related experience, or an Associate's Degree and four years related experience. Minimum of one or more years' experience working in a program support role.
• Communication skills, including meeting management and work group management.
• Shows individual initiative and active engagement.
• Computer skills including intermediate Excel skills, MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project desired. SharePoint and MS Access experience a plus.
• Ability to travel to conferences and meetings required. Weekend travel is infrequent.
• This position will need the ability to access US only data systems - US Citizenship is required.
• Must successfully pass a background to access sensitive information and automated systems.
• This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of criminal records. In reviewing an applicant's criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination. Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.

Physical Efforts

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

This is a FULLY remote position with up to 25% travel annually.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and all other protected classes.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.

If you require accommodations to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at hr@ati.org.

Anticipated starting salary is in range commensurate with education and experience:
$55,000 - $60,000