What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Staff
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000 students, and 3,000 faculty and staff members representing 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The School of Education is committed to advancing access to life’s opportunities by providing transformative learning, leading innovation and discovery, engaging communities, and promoting equity and diversity.
Position Summary
This position is housed in the UNCG School of Education (SOE) Dean’s Office. The Project Manager position will support post-award activities for SCALE UP (School Counseling Access, Leadership, and Equity: Upgrading the Pipeline), a 5-year grant sponsored by the U. S. Department of Education. SCALE UP supports the development of the pipeline for school based mental health professionals through school counseling internship placements, undergraduate curriculum design and implementation, and development of video-based resources for secondary and undergraduate students.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of grant activities and serve as the point of contact for all inquiries and communication regarding SCALE UP. They will be responsible for establishing standard operating procedures and creating efficient flow of operations for the grant activities. The person in this position is expected to use considerable judgment to perform work responsibilities and must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision, and in collaboration with multiple stakeholders including the Principal Investigator (PI), project team, faculty, staff, students, UNCG central office and external project partners in Rockingham and Alamance Counties.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of grant activities and serve as the point of contact for all inquiries and communication regarding SCALE UP. They will be responsible for establishing standard operating procedures and creating efficient flow of operations for the grant activities. The person in this position is expected to use considerable judgment to perform work responsibilities and must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision, and in collaboration with multiple stakeholders including the Principal Investigator (PI), project team, faculty, staff, students, UNCG central office and external project partners in Rockingham and Alamance Counties.
Other duties include financial record keeping; budget reconciliation and revisions; processing and tracking of expenditures; scheduling events and meetings; personnel actions; ordering supplies and maintaining inventory; coordinating participant travel; communicating with project stakeholders; assisting with the project website development and maintenance; assisting with coordination of filming and video editing services; assisting with reporting, grant and budgetary closeout; and the coordination of the project team. As the primary fiscal contact for the project, the Project Manager will work closely with the School of Education’s Research Office, the Office of Contracts & Grants and the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Additionally, the Project Manager will assist with recruitment of students for the school counseling master’s program. This will involve coordinating the process of student selection, admissions, and registration. This person will also be responsible for the creation and distribution of recruitment/project materials as well as purchasing necessary supplies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) to two (2) years in an academic setting with knowledge of Banner Finance and Banner HR.
- Strong communication, organization, planning, and computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, Monday.com for data management).
- Ability to work independently, and in collaboration with multiple stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, UNCG central office and project partners.
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range
$43,500
Org #-Department
Dean's Office - ED - 12001
Work Hours of Position
8am-5pm M-F
Number of Months per Year
12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Administrative & Managerial
Career Banded Title
University Program Associate
Open Date
06/05/2023
Close Date
06/19/2023
FTE
Time-Limited
FLSA
Non-Exempt
If other, please indicate
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
December 31, 2027
Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary : $43,500 - $0