Academic Project Manager

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking an Academic Project Manager to support development, execution, and reporting of strategic initiatives under the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Initiatives. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, provides critical feedback, and manages long-term projects through inception, development, delivery, and reporting.

The position requires 4–6 years of project coordination experience in an academic or research setting, a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs within an academic setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for reporting and presentations.
• Experience partnering with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and monitor program spending.

Responsibilities

• Support development, execution, and reporting of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather input and promote collaboration in project planning.
• Draft communications, reports, and project deliverables to track milestones and outcomes.
• Oversee budgets for the VPRSI office and related programs and ensure financial stewardship.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Project/Program/Service Management

Written and Oral Communications

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder Collaboration

Budget & Resource Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Ini.

Hours

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.

Primary position responsibilities

• 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;
• And 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.

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

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