Project Manager, Administrative Management, Change Management

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness:
  Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks:
  Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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Provides operational, project management, and administrative coordination for the Office of Operational Excellence while supporting governance, stakeholder engagement, and execution across the University's enterprise improvement portfolio.

This position does not have formal supervisory responsibility. The incumbent coordinates project activities across multiple academic and administrative units and provides functional leadership to project teams, vendors, consultants, and other project participants. Success in this role is achieved through collaboration, organization, communication, and follow-through rather than direct authority.

The Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of enterprise initiatives led by the Office of Business Optimization. Working closely with the Assistant Vice President, Senior Program Manager, Business Process Improvement Manager, University leadership, and functional stakeholders, the incumbent provides project management support that ensures initiatives remain organized, aligned, and progressing according to established timelines.

The position develops and maintains project documentation, coordinates meetings and governance activities, tracks milestones and action items, prepares status reports and executive updates, identifies project risks, and facilitates communication across multiple stakeholders. The Project Manager/Coordinator supports initiatives including the Process Optimization Initiative, Workday Governance, Centers & Institutes, Research Administration, Development and Alumni Relations, and future University transformation efforts. The incumbent exercises sound judgment while managing multiple concurrent initiatives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

• Coordinate governance meetings, steering committees, and project working groups, including scheduling, agenda development, meeting materials, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Manage project intake processes, maintain project documentation, and support prioritization of enterprise initiatives within the Office of Business Optimization.
• Develop and maintain project plans, implementation schedules, milestone tracking, action item logs, and status reports to support successful project execution.
• Coordinate communications across project work streams to ensure stakeholders remain informed of project status, risks, decisions, and next steps.
• Support coordination with external vendors, consultants, and implementation partners to facilitate project activities and monitor deliverables.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, dashboards, and other materials for University leadership, governance committees, and project sponsors.
• Maintain project repositories, governance documentation, project records, and other official documentation to support transparency, continuity, and institutional knowledge.
• Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and implementation progress, escalating concerns to project leadership as appropriate.
• Provide day-to-day operational support for the Office of Business Optimization, including coordination of meetings, calendars, reporting, and administrative activities that support the Office's enterprise portfolio.
• Support the implementation of enterprise…