Highway Safety Grants Program Manager (Hybrid)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Center for Transportation Research seeks a Program Administrator for a Nashville-based, primarily remote role funded through THSO. The position requires travel up to 35% in-state and 10% out-of-state, with occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities include coordinating THSO grants, providing technical assistance, and developing a web-based grant management system; a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent organization.
• Ability to analyze data and manage multiple tasks.
• Effective interpersonal and supervisory skills; MS Office proficiency.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Administer a federal highway safety grant program with partners.
• Lead grant orientation and teach sub-grantees grant processes.
• Supervise project directors and review report submissions.
• Manage federally funded highway safety projects and audits.
• Travel for on-site visits and travel as needed (35% in-state, 10% out-of-state).

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Management experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Center for Transportation Research seeks a Program Administrator for a Nashville-based, primarily remote role funded through THSO. The position requires travel up to 35% in-state and 10% out-of-state, with occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities include coordinating THSO grants, providing technical assistance, and developing a web-based grant management system; a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ related experience are required.