Data Science Partnerships & Projects Lead

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational fee discounts

University benefits

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator to lead and coordinate data science and analytics initiatives. You will manage cross‑functional projects, engage faculty and industry partners, and oversee strategic partnerships and workforce development programs.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with experience managing budgets, schedules, risks, and performance metrics in a higher

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3 years of experience.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects in education, healthcare, or industry collaborations.
• Ability to manage complex programs with competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit project documentation, including budgets and procurement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, industry partners, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate educational, research, and professional development programs.
• Track project plans, scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables across multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PPM tools

MS Office

Project tracking software

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator to lead and coordinate data science and analytics initiatives. You will manage cross‑functional projects, engage faculty and industry partners, and oversee strategic partnerships and workforce development programs.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with experience managing budgets, schedules, risks, and performance metrics in a higher