NSF ATHENA Research Program Manager

University of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Tennessee in Knoxville hosts the ATHENA NSF‑PCL Center. The Research Project Manager will lead day‑to‑day operations, coordinating scientific, operational, financial, and administrative activities across partner institutions, ensuring ATHENA's mission is achieved.

The role requires strong project management, budgeting, and communication skills, with experience in federal grant administration and NSF policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, communications, science, engineering, economic development, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project, program, or research administration.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day management and administration of ATHENA.
• Coordinate activities across UT, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, Pellissippi State, and other partners.
• Manage project milestones, budgets, and reporting to NSF.
• Coordinate national collaborations and external engagement.
• Support website updates, newsletters, and annual reports.

Connaissances

Project management

Multi-institution collaboration

Communication

Budget management

Federal grants administration

NSF policies

Program coordination

PM software & collaboration tools

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Outils

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Description du poste

University of Tennessee in Knoxville hosts the ATHENA NSF‑PCL Center. The Research Project Manager will lead day‑to‑day operations, coordinating scientific, operational, financial, and administrative activities across partner institutions, ensuring ATHENA's mission is achieved.

The role requires strong project management, budgeting, and communication skills, with experience in federal grant administration and NSF policies.