Cancer Center Programs Project Manager

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Cancer Center is seeking a Cancer Center Programs Project Manager to provide high-level project management for internally and philanthropically funded awards, oversee review committees, notify awardees of allocations, and track projects to completion.

You will collaborate with finance partners to steward funding and work with the office of sponsored projects on sub-awards to external institutions, with a hybrid schedule between campus and external sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalence to 3–5 years of related experience with project management, including budgeting, in a highly collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
• 1–3 years of experience with grants administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level project management for internally and philanthropically funded awards, including management of review committees and notification of funding allocations.
• Track projects through end of funds and coordinate with finance partners to steward funding.
• Collaborate with the office of sponsored projects on sub-awards to external institutions.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Grants administration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

3–5 years related project management experience

Job description

Cancer Center Programs Project Manager

Position Details

Provide high level project management services for UVM Cancer Center internally and philanthropically funded awards. This includes the management of review committees, notification of funding allocations to awardees, and tracking projects through end of funds. Work collaboratively with finance partners to steward funding and partner with the office of sponsored projects (SPA) when projects include sub-awards to external institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalence to 3-5 years of related experience with project management, including budgeting, in a highly collaborative, deadline-driven environment. In addition, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task are required. 1-3 years of experience with grants administration. Perform duties with high levels of independence and autonomy, independently manage complex processes with strict deadlines, work to achieve operational targets, and maintain flexibility to reprioritize.

Desirable Qualifications

Previous experience working in teams with diverse professional backgrounds, ability to independently reprioritize, and interest in developing new departmental processes for project management. Prior experience working with protected health information.

Anticipated Pay Range

$70,000 - $80,000

Special Conditions

• Non-standard work hours required
• A probationary period may be required
• Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime)
• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy
• Background Check required for this position

Administrative Details

FLSA: Exempt

Union Position: Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Location & Dates

• Job Location: Burlington, Vermont, United States
• Job Open Date: 10/14/2026
• Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.):
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

• Position Title: Project/PrgmMgmt PC2 X
• Posting Number: S6361PO
• Department: Vermont Cancer Center/55060
• Position Number: 00028027
• Percent of Full-Time: 1.0
• Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE: 37.5
• Term (months per year): 12

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae