Project Manager

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

Job summary

The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, invites applicants for a Grant-Funded Project Coordinator at The McLean Institute. The role supports creation of project definitions, work breakdown structures, estimates, plans, and schedules, and acts as a liaison to resolve issues.

Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience preferred. Responsibilities include developing reports, communicating timelines, and ensuring alignment with objectives using industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Experience with project planning tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Create project definitions, work breakdowns, estimates, plans, and schedules.
• Serve as liaison to resolve problems and concerns.
• Research solutions to management issues for short-term projects.
• Determine scope of work for assigned projects.
• Communicate timelines, milestones, and updates in meetings.
• Prepare reports and program documentation.

Skills

Project management

Documentation

Communication

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 legacyof 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 Institute

Job Summary:

Supports the creation of project definitions, work breakdowns,rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, andproject schedules and specifications; serve as liaison to resolveproblems and concerns.

Job Description:

• Supports the creation of project definitions, work breakdowns,rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, andproject schedules and specifications; serve as liaison to resolveproblems and concerns.
• Researches solutions to project management issues using theappropriate resources; lead short-term, tactical projects ofvarious types.
• Helps to determine scope of work required for assignedprojects.
• Contributes to team or project meetings to communicate projecttimelines, milestones, and updates.
• Assists in preparation of reports and programdocumentation.
• Follows the objectives, priorities, goals of projects throughbest practices and industry standard methodologies.

• This is a grant funded position and is contingent oncontinued funding.

Substitution Statement:

An equivalent combination of relatedexperience and education may be considered for this role.Substitutions of the required experience or education will beassessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience| No Experience Required| Not Required

Compensation:

$51,604.80 - $77,396.80

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for aninterview must notify the Department of EqualOpportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonableaccommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in anyemployment practice, education program, or education activity toall qualified persons. The University complies with all applicablelaws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfullydiscriminate against any employee or applicant for employment basedupon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protectedstatus.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safecampus community. UM conducts background investigations forapplicants being considered for employment. Backgroundinvestigations include a criminal history record check, and whenappropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving historycheck.