POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Project Manager I leads small projects or subcomponents of larger, more complex projects. The Project Manager I is responsible for independent action on multiple projects as assigned. Tasks vary according to the priorities of the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead project teams to ensure that project development and progress is timely, successful, and meets expectations
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones and outcomes
• Identify and assess project risks and issues, recommend alternative courses of action and implement changes.
• Track, compile and analyze project data. Develop status/progress reports and delivers presentations. Communicate updates/changes/deviations to Director in a timely manner
• Schedule and coordinate project team meetings, including agenda prep, organizing materials and equipment
• Track, document and maintain project reports, meeting minutes, decisions, schedules, finances, and other pertinent records
• Initiate, create and maintain communication with project team, key personnel, and senior staff
• Respond to internal and external requests for data/information
• Provide direction to project support staff
• Adhere to University, State and funding agency policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience coordinating and planning projects
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas and identifying issues
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills. Utilize independent judgement.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to faculty, staff, internal and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.
• Experience with computer systems required, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel to off-site locations.