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Project Manager

Highly responsible professional position providing critical project management for the UGA Research Institute (UGARI) and its project portfolios, including projects related to global security, engineering, energy, and environment.

Posting Number: S14985P.

Working Title:

Project Manager. Department: VPR-UGA Research Institute.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time. Salary:
Commendable with experience.

Work schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm; some after‑hours or weekend work may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent, plus 2 years of professional experience.
• Project management and/or program coordination experience in an academic environment.
• Agency grant or contract project management experience, particularly with Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, or similar government agency projects.
• Experience managing multiple programs, projects, and/or events simultaneously.
• Plan to receive or hold the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Extensive knowledge of grant preparation, coordination, and implementation at an academic institution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer‑service orientation and ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple partners.
• Proficiency with project‑management software and tools.

• Provide project management and coordination services for faculty projects during the period of performance, creating and maintaining custom project timelines, planning documents, and project trackers.
• Serve as the administrative point of contact for project activities and routinely provide status updates to UGARI leadership.
• Coordinate telephone and written correspondence, set up in‑person and online meetings, and facilitate non‑technical information meetings with sponsors, stakeholders, and partners.
• Prepare and submit documentation, including sponsor requirements, financial reports, compliance reviews, and adherence to security, reporting, and training requirements.
• Maintain files and documents in designated digital locations throughout the project life‑cycle and coordinate project close‑out activities.
• Research federally sponsored grant programs and create proposal plans, timelines, checklists, and required forms with the UGARI team.
• Lead and facilitate proposal development meetings, vendor coordination, and event organization for external partners.
• Provide guidance on policy changes, attend internal and external meetings, and participate in professional development activities.

• Standard office environment; sitting for extended periods.
• Travel to meetings both on and off‑campus, driving as needed.
• Walking up multiple flights of stairs may be required.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.

Recruitment Contact:
Ashley Weed

Email: eashleyw

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