Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.
DESCRIPTION:
The Manager of Science Operations supports the management of the Science Directorate by implementing systems, procedures, and policies, and coordinating the administrative work for the Directorate.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQIIRED:
COMPUTER SKILLS:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent performs the activities listed below for staff members of the Science Directorate, as assigned by and under the formal supervision of the Deputy Chief Scientific Officer. The Deputy Chief Scientific Officer may informally delegate functional supervisory responsibility to other senior staff in the Science Directorate.
The person in this position must be able to exercise sound and mature judgment in carrying out his/her responsibilities and display an exceptional ability to follow the status of projects and help ensure activities are being carried out in an efficient and effective manner. This person must be able to provide clear guidance to staff regarding office policies and procedures. It is important that the incumbent be flexible to changing needs and priorities as well as be able to trouble-shoot and anticipate potential problems.
Coordinating, programmatic, and administrative support includes:
About APA:
The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 122,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.
Job Location: Remote: APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA's Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.
Application Instructions:
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