Project Manager

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi is seeking a Project Coordinator within The McLean Institute to support project definitions, work breakdowns, estimates, schedules, and communication plans. This grant-funded position serves as a liaison to resolve problems and ensure milestones are met.

Responsibilities include assisting in reports and documentation, determining scope, and contributing to team meetings. Bachelor's degree is required, and experience in project management is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Relevant experience or education substitutions allowed on a 1:1 basis.
• Grant-funded position contingent on continued funding.

Responsibilities

• Supports the creation of project definitions, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, and project schedules and specifications; serves as liaison to resolve problems and concerns.
• Leads short-term, tactical projects of various types and researches project management solutions.
• Helps determine scope of work for assigned projects and contributes to team or project meetings with timelines and milestones.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and program documentation while following best practices and industry standards.

Skills

Liaison coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!Department:The McLean InstituteJob Summary:Supports the creation of project definitions, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, and project schedules and specifications; serve as liaison to resolve problems and concerns.Job Description:Supports the creation of project definitions, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, and project schedules and specifications; serve as liaison to resolve problems and concerns.Researches solutions to project management issues using the appropriate resources; lead short-term, tactical projects of various types.Helps to determine scope of work required for assigned projects.Contributes to team or project meetings to communicate project timelines, milestones, and updates.Assists in preparation of reports and program documentation.Follows the objectives, priorities, goals of projects through best practices and industry standard methodologies.This is a grant funded position and is contingent on continued funding.Job Responsibilities:Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.Education Qualifications:Bachelor's (Required)Experience:Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not RequiredCompensation:$51,604.80 - $77,396.80Interview Requirement:Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.EEO Statement:The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.Background Check Statement:The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.