Project Manager - Sponsored Research Services (Temporary 6 months)

Pay Range

Overview

The Project Manager will lead and coordinate projects and initiatives to enhance data and information management within SRS and across interfacing units on campus. The role will require significant skill in data and database management, process improvement, and collaborative project management and execution.

General Purpose: The Project Manager will ensure timely and successful execution of assigned projects by developing comprehensive project charters and project plans; communicating project goals, progress and outcomes; and helping to assure success of SRS’s data management initiatives.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY 6 MONTH POSITION 

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project charters and project plans• Utilize project management tools to track and manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables• Ensure the timely and successful execution of SRS projects• Cultivate and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and external partners• Effectively communicate project goals, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels• Lead the coordination and implementation of various projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives• Monitor project budgets, resource allocation, and overall project health• Implement efficient task management systems to ensure timely completion of project milestones• Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues as necessary• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SRS projects and project management strategies into broader organizational strategies• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment• Generate and submit regular reports on project status and other relevant metrics for internal and external stakeholders• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Independent judgment, initiative, and exceptional organizational and communication skills• Strong proficiency in data, database, and information management• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, troubleshoot, and work independently or as part of a team• Experience collaborating on complex projects

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities. 

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records

Salary : $62,000 - $65,000