Nextgen Project Manager

Posting Details

Posting Number: 0801828
Classification

Title:

Nextgen Project Manager
Department:
Agriculture Research Development Program (ARDP)
Department Contact Email: hli-byarlay

The Agricultural Research and Development Program (ARDP) at Central State University (CSU) is seeking a project manager to serve for up to 2 years (with annual renewal pending successful completion of outputs, and the funding availability) to fulfill obligations for a grant with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – NEXTGEN project.

The Project Manager will be responsible for daily administrative and operational activities including scheduling, data tracking, communication between CSU PI, Co-PIs, hiring, procurement of goods and services, travel arrangements, and other related post-award support activities. The Project Manager will coordinate all meetings, document meeting activities, work with research students, and ensure completion of assigned tasks.

• Manage day-to-day activities of all grant activities including the clerical functions and monitoring of the budget.
• Assist the CSU PI and Co-PI in coordinating interactions between Central State University, other collaborating institutions and U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• Develop systems and maintain records that provide for the elevation and continued documentation of assigned activities.
• Prepare a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, directives, and materials.
• Assist CSU PI in the timely submission of reports, make travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and process travel requisitions and reimbursements.
• Coordinate purchases of all goods and services, monitor and supervise the technological and operational changes that affect work processes.
• Manage and arrange all meetings and off-campus visits, able to travel with undergraduate students up to 25% of the time when needed, interview, hire, and supervise research students.
• Maintain NEXTGEN project’s general filing, analyze existing processes, locate bottlenecks and streamline existing processes.
• Coordinate for agricultural research related activities, summer camps, or related work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Background knowledge in Agriculture, or related sciences.
• Excellent analytical, oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills include word processing and database management knowledge.
• Proficient in report preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently of direct supervision and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resources, environmental science, or closely related field.
• 1 year of research, higher education, or management experience.

• Banner/Ellucian and sponsored research project management.

Central State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to working in a diverse environment. Diversity and inclusion are historic, instrumental parts of CSU’s heritage. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Staff - Monthly (Exempt)

$45,000–$50,000