Project Manager

Hiring Department:  Research Institute for Autonomous Systems (RIAS)

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Status:  $55,000 plus/Annual, full-time, benefited, exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.  Evening and weekend hours may be required, occasional travel required.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.
Qualified internal candidates will receive first consideration.

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Position Details:    Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.
 
This position will report directly to the Interim Executive Director of RIAS and manage all aspects of complex projects from inception to conclusion. This position will plan and define project scope, project budget creation and evaluation, participate in field project activities, oversee/participate in data collection efforts, creating charts, schedules, documents, and reports and insuring deliverables are met by project deadlines.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Project Management 

• Oversee program initiatives and day-to-day project management.
• Create and implement quality improvement strategies.
• Arrange & participate in team meetings, including logistical arrangements, drafting agendas, and recording minutes.
• Write and submit required project reports.
• Plan, design/shape, and implement projects. 
• Prepare project budgets.
• Maintain accurate tracking of projects, goals, objectives and deliverables.
• Ensure execution of projects within the academic affairs division.
• Prepare materials for submission to funding agencies, including any reporting requirements.
• Create charts, graphs, and schedules as needed to support successful execution of the project.
• Facilitate and manage project meetings and appropriate support documentation for participants.
• Support data collection and analysis efforts:
  • Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Record procedures and results.
  • Input and retrieve data using computers and other devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Project Development

• Attend and participate in meetings and conferences.
• Support developing relationships with potential clients.
• Support initial concept/project shaping with clients to define a Statement of Work.
• Support creation of new marketing materials.
• Work with clients and vendors through the contracting process.
• Develop business partnerships as needed.

Required Competencies:

• Experience participating in large and small group meetings.
• Experience, skills, ability in organizing and tracking programmatic activities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to be self-directed.
• High level of attention-to-detail and the ability to generate timely work products.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated ability to connect resources, empower interested persons and organizations, and take leadership roles.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree earned by start date.
• Experience with managing projects or events.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Records Check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience working in higher education.

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Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status during the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
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