Program Manager

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Program Manager to provide administrative, financial, and operational support for a multi-year research project. You will assist the PI, faculty leads, and senior personnel in managing project operations, recruiting and supervising research assistants, and coordinating workshops and outreach activities.

The role emphasizes timely deliverables, compliance with sponsor and university requirements, and close coordination with project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• MS degree from an accredited college. Prior experience in a project management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget management for a multi-year research project.
• Recruit and onboard project personnel including research assistants.
• Coordinate contract preparation and project reporting to sponsor and university.
• Monitor compliance with sponsor and university requirements.
• Coordinate workshops, seminars, symposia, and outreach activities.
• Support the PI, faculty leads, and senior personnel to ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS degree

Job description

Program Manager

Working Title Program Manager

Position Number 007864

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length 08/30/2031

Organizational Division Computer Science

Organizational Location College of Engineering

Organizational Unit Computer Science

Posting Number EPA3263

Open Date 10/28/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available 12/01/2026

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

This position is essential to the successful administration of a multi-year research project by providing administrative, financial, and operational support. Key responsibilities include budget management, personnel recruitment, hiring and onboarding, contract preparation, project reporting, compliance monitoring, and coordination of project activities.

The Program Manager will support the Principal Investigator (PI), faculty technical leads, and senior personnel in managing project operations, recruiting and supervising research assistants, and coordinating workshops, seminars, symposia, summer camps, and other outreach activities. This position will help ensure efficient project execution, timely completion of project deliverables, and compliance with sponsor and university requirements, enabling the research team to focus on achieving the project’s research and technical objectives.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A & T is a public land grant high research activity university that enrolls over 15,000 students. The University is committed to dedicated teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. The College of Engineering ( COE ), with over 3000 students, has 6 Doctoral programs, 9 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET -accredited program Computer Science. The College’s focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

The Computer Science Department has 18 full-time faculty members and 4 staff members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Faculty conduct research in areas such as cybersecurity and digital identity, big data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer vision, cloud computing, software engineering, quantum computing and bioinformatics. Research and educational funding has been provided by the NSF , DoW, DoE, and various industry partners. Additional information about the department is available at: https://www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/cs/.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

MS degree from an accredited college. Prior experience in a project management role.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. Hybrid (Employees are working part-time in the office to perform job tasks that require on-campus engagement, and the remaining time at home)

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

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