Data Science Manager jobs in Nashville, TN

Description

Fisk University invites applications for the position of National Data Science Alliance (NDSA) Program Coordinator for the Regional Hub, beginning as early as October 1, 2022. The NDSA is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF 2217346) and is subject to the related terms and conditions. The NDSA expands data science research and education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and develops a national network of HBCUs with industry, government, and academic collaboration to transform data science discoveries into tangible societal benefits that advance equity for all. The NDSA will increase the number of Blacks earning data science credentials by at least 20,000 and will actively engage over 1,000 HBCU faculty, staff, and administrative leaders in targeted efforts that create equity-based data science ecosystems where all students can thrive. Fisk’s University regional hub will work with thirty (30) HBCUs of the following states: Arkansas (4), Kentucky (2), Louisiana (6), Missouri (2), Oklahoma (1), Tennessee (6), and Texas (9).

The program coordinator will provide support and planning and coordinating the Regional Hub’s meetings and community building activities. The role provides expertise in team building, event planning, communication, and financial management, which are integral to the goal of this proposal. The role is responsible for supporting day-to-day activities including the support of communication of activities to HBCUs in the region, travel arrangements, travel reimbursements, correspondence and will manage the expenditures from the subaward, keeping accurate details of spending. This role will also be instrumental in coordinating and supporting the management of expenditures for the sub-awardee. This role will also oversee timely payments and ensure smooth transactions with other external entities. Collaborate with the NDSA Project manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Drive the vision and strategy of the NDSA and ensure that NDSA's goals and milestones are effectively implemented and met.
2. Establish a shared repository of data and reports.
3. Collaborate with members and internal constituents to ensure appropriate support systems are in place to accomplish the goals of the project.
4. Coordinate site visits, the processing of transactions, and act as the primary liaison between regional hub and collaborators, supporting reporting responsibilities.
5. Support the development of reports and publications, and dissemination of NDSA outcomes as needed.
6. Participate in annual meetings and site visits.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Respond to internal/external requests in a timely manner.
• Work with potential funding agencies and donors.
• Prepare brochures, pamphlets, and news bulletins for information sharing.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Power Automate, Planner, etc.).
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Familiar with Business/Grants component of Ellucian (or any other Student Information System)

• Ability to work alone and complete tasks in specified time frames.
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detailed and results oriented

Qualifications

Education:

B.A. /B.S. in Business, Accounting, or related areas.

Experience: 

Minimum of one (1) year experience in grants or accounting or area.

Licenses or Certificates:  

N/A

Work Environment

• Normal office conditions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Additional Requirements:

• A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant.
• An official transcript (if applicable).
• Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required of the successful applicant.