VCR Project Manager

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Omaha, NE

Vice Chancellor for Research

Vice Chancellor for Research

Full-Time Regular

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

No remote/telecommuting opportunity

The Project Manager I within the Office of Special Projects will support the strategic initiatives of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. The Project Manager 1will support the planning, implementing and reporting on key project and portfolio milestones for assigned projects. This position will work on projects with the Principal Investigator(s), capability leaders, project teams, and subject matter experts to define, source, and track outcomes-based metrics measured throughout the project.

The Project Manager will conduct independent strategic task implementation and will bring together appropriate working groups of internal and external partners to achieve the goals of the program.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required

Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (

NOTE:

Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider additional post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required Experience:

2 years

Related project management experience.

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required License: No

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications: Microsoft One Drive, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Microsoft Planner

Required Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently to achieve departmental goals, deadlines, and desired outcomes/results (E)
Strong follow-up skills and ability to keep track of a long and complex to-do list in the face of tight deadlines and competing priorities (E)
Strong interpersonal skills professional relationship Management.

Preferred Education:

Business Administration, Healthcare/Nursing Administration, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development or related field.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with preparation of written documents and/or proofreading;
Experience with leadership reports;
Experience in an academic setting.

Preferred License: Yes

Project Management Professional ( PMP ) certification from the Project Management Institute OR Green Belt

Preferred Computer Applications: Not Applicable

Preferred Other Computer Applications: SharePoint, Microsoft One Note, Smartsheet, Microsoft Forms, REDCap, Qualtrics,

• * Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have related project management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have related project management experience, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft One Drive, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner and Zoom?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

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