Project Manager II — Academic Advancement Leader

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Stevens Point, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point seeks a Project Manager II to lead advancement initiatives, plan projects, and optimize workflows. You will coordinate with the Advancement Director and manage external contractors to ensure high-quality results and timely delivery.

You will also help improve business processes, prepare progress reports, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a higher education setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with planning, tracking progress and deadlines.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Create a project plan, monitor progress, and identify risks and issues.
• Set priorities, allocate tasks, and collaborate with staff to meet targets and milestones.
• Manage activities of outside contractors to ensure integration and satisfactory service levels.
• Estimate costs, resources, and time for project phases and monitor usage; negotiate for resources as needed.
• Prepare regular status reports for stakeholders inside and beyond the project team.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Task prioritization

MS Office

Budget basics

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Financial Edge

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point seeks a Project Manager II to lead advancement initiatives, plan projects, and optimize workflows. You will coordinate with the Advancement Director and manage external contractors to ensure high-quality results and timely delivery.

You will also help improve business processes, prepare progress reports, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a higher education setting.