Project Manager

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2024
Agriculture Research Development Program (ARDP) in the Agricultural Research and Development Program at Central State University (CSU) is seeking a project manager to serve for up to five years (with annual renewal pending successful completion of outputs) to fulfill obligations for 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, hiring, procurement of goods and services, travel arrangements, and other related post-award support activities. The Project Manager will coordinate all meetings, Share meeting notes, document meeting activities, and ensure completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Manage day-to-day activities of all grant activities including the clerical functions and monitoring of the budget.
  • Assist the C S U P I in coordinating interactions between Central State University, other collaborating institutions, and U.S. Dept. 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 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 students up to 25% of the time when needed.
  • Interview, hire, and supervise student workers.
  • Maintain NEXTGEN project’s general filing.
  • Analyze existing processes.
  • Locate bottlenecks and streamline existing processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent analytical, oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer skills including word processing, and database management knowledge.
  • Proficient in report preparation.
  • Knowledge of institutions of higher education.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently of direct supervision and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Associate’s degree in business administration, office systems technology, or closely related field.
  • Experience: 3 years of administrative experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Banner/Ellucian and sponsored research project management.
Posting Date 11/13/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
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. Central State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to working in a diverse environment. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
Position Category Staff - Monthly (Exempt) Budgeted Annual Salary Commensurate with experience

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