Programs and Project Manager
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration -
Management
Education Administration, Administrative Management
Posting Number:
S14720P
Working Title:Programs and Project Manager
Department:CAES-Assoc Dean for Research
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The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
Type:
External
Retirement Plan:TRS or ORP
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with additional hours on nights and weekends based on workload as assigned by supervisor
Advertised Salary:Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date:02/20/2026
Open until filled:Yes
Proposed Starting Date:04/01/2026
Location of Vacancy:Athens Area
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Title:
Project Management Pro II
FLSA:Exempt
FTE:1.00
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications:- Five years of experience with program and/or project management
- Prior experience in a university setting
- Project Management Professional Certification
The Programs and Project Manager serves as a central coordination and delivery leader for strategic research programs and initiatives within the CAES Office of Research. The position supports the Associate Dean for Research, Assistant Dean for Research, and the Director of Industry Partnerships and Project-Based Learning by planning, coordinating, and executing cross-cutting research programs and projects designed to enhance faculty research productivity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and alignment with college and institutional priorities.
This role functions as a program and project management position, providing structured planning, coordination, monitoring, and execution support for complex, multidisciplinary research initiatives across CAES departments, units, and Research and Education Centers (RECs). The incumbent ensures projects progress effectively from initiation through completion, aligning stakeholders, timelines, milestones, and deliverables while coordinating closely with appropriate university offices for compliance and administrative requirements.
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