Academic Project Manager

Belmont University; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University in Belmont, Massachusetts, is seeking a qualified Academic Project Manager to support strategic initiatives across the university. You will manage collaboration with stakeholders and oversee programs within the provost office.

Applicants should possess strong project management skills, analytical abilities, and a bachelor's degree, with a master's preferred. Join a Christ-centered community that values character, diversity, and service.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in an academic or research setting.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Support development, execution, and reporting of strategic initiatives.
• Manage programs within the provost office including academic badging programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for project planning and execution.
• Manage the office budget and related programs.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Project/Program/Service Management

Written and Oral Communications

Technical, Computer, and Software Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Academic Project Manager at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full‑Time

Department

Ofc VP Research/Strategic Initiatives

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Academic Project Manager will support the development, execution, and reporting of strategic initiatives at Belmont University. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Initiatives, the academic project manager collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, provides critical feedback, and manages long-term projects through inception, development, delivery and reporting.

• Manage standing programs within the provost office including academic badging programs (i.e. Foster Care), university policy review committee management, and liaison manager for the IRB. The position will also provide management to other programs as directed by the vice provost for research and strategic and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the VPRSI in the development and execution of strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with institutional goals and objectives. This includes interfacing with internal and external stakeholders to foster relationships, gather input, and promote collaboration in project planning. Draft communications, reports, and other written materials related to projects and programs, including progress reports, and project deliverables to track project milestones, performance indicators, outcomes, and coordinate collaborative convening.
• Manage the VPRSI office budget, coordinate budgets for reporting ORGs (BUCIES, OSP, IRSA, BDAIC, IRB), and related programs. This includes financial oversight of responsible projects and programming to ensure adherence to allocated resources and responsible financial stewardship. This position also works directly with EI to establish effective market analysis for new graduate degree programs.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character.
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service.
• Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Project Management, Communications) is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Required Experience

4-6 years proven experience in project coordination, preferably in an academic or research setting.

Background Check

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Equal Opportunity and E-Verify

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non‑discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.
*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.
Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.