Project Manager, University Professor, Academic

Closing Date

12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Type of Position

Staff - Accounting, Finance, Business

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Department

Chemistry and Physics

Summary of

Job Duties

• The project manager will support the PI and Co-PIs in the project's day-to-day management.
• Collect information regarding research-related administrative processes and procedures.
• Assist PI and consultant in identifying gaps and redundancies in research-related policies, processes, and procedures.
• Assist PI and consultant in developing policies, processes, and procedures to address identified gaps and redundancies.
• Prepare reports for internal and external audiences.
• Assist PI and evaluator in assessing outcomes of grant activities.
• Maintaining project goal timelines.
• Other duties as determined by the Principal Investigator and Project Leaders.
• This is a grant-funded position.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree with experience will also be considered.
• Prior research or project management experience is required.

Salary Information

$30,000

Required Documents to Apply

Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants

(Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position)

Recruitment Contact Information

Dr. Emad Badradeen

badradeene

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Physical Activities

Constant Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:
Standing

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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