Director of Project Management and Special Projects

Job Summary

Reports to the Vice President for Administration/Chief Operating Officer. Reviews ongoing campus projects to facilitate COO oversight; coordinates, plans, and manages special projects for the Office of Administration; assists with new initiatives across the Administrative units; collaborates with the Space Management Coordinator as it relates to camps, conferences, and university events; and partners to support activities in Administration, Athletics, Academics, and other departments.

• Strong organizational and decision‑making skills and problem‑solving experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a diverse range of people
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage communications and interactions across multiple university departments, faculty, staff, and community leaders
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Ability to be a positive, professional, and ethical ambassador among diverse constituents for the University
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

• Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in coordinating, planning, and managing events or projects.

• Three to five years of professional experience or related experience in higher education or an academic environment

• Job Family –Administrative Project Management 2
• Market Range - 9
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• Documents needed to apply:
  Cover Letter and Resume

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diversestudents, highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.

Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

• Disclaimer:
  The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position.
  
  Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.