Project Grant Consultant - Center for Structured Literacy

University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to develop, implement, and manage projects, grants, and related school tasks in Ohio. You will oversee budgets, produce reports for funding agencies, and coordinate activities while maintaining files and digital databases.

The role involves creating marketing materials and training faculty on databases as needed. Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least two years of data management experience, with strong communication,

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of data management experience.
• Experience with budget management is required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Experience creating marketing materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage projects, grants, and other school administrative tasks.
• Prepare budgets and financial project reports to funding agencies.
• Coordinate organizational activities and maintain school/grant files and related databases.
• Create marketing materials for projects, including brochures, advertisements, and social media.

Skills

Data management

Budget management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Marketing materials experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic databases

Job description

Job Summary:

Develop, implement, and manage projects, grants, and other school administrative tasks.

Essential Functions:

• 40% Responsible for project related purchases, budgets, and submission of required reports. Maintain files.
• 30% Prepare budgets and financial project reports to funding agencies.
• 20% Coordinate organizational activities as necessary. Develop and maintain school and grant files and electronic related databases. May train faculty in the use of electronic databases.
• 10% Create marketing materials for projects, including brochures, advertisements, and social media.

Additional Position Information:

Education:

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience in data management. Experience with budget management. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills required. Experience creating marketing materials.

Leadership:

No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others.

Physical Requirements:

Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc.May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions:

Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.

Application Deadline:

September 24, 2026

Compensation:

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Shawna Harris Email: [e-mail]

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.