Strengthening Institutions Project (SIP) Project Manager (1 year appointment)

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks a SIP Project Manager to lead the federally funded Strengthening Institutions Project. You will oversee planning, execution, reporting, and assessment to improve student success and access.

The role partners with faculty, staff, and external entities to drive data-informed decisions, budgeting, and continuous improvement within a dynamic university setting. The position emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and equity, supporting campus leaders in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree at time of application.
• 2 years' experience leading projects or supporting project-based work.
• Demonstrated experience developing project plans, reporting progress toward goals and/or managing complex projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares regular reports to communicate project status within and beyond the project team.
• Creates a project plan, monitors progress, and identifies risks and issues.
• Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates to meet targets and milestones.
• Manages outside contractors to ensure quality and service standards.
• Estimates project costs, resources, and timelines and handles change control when needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Reporting progress

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

## **Position Title:**Strengthening Institutions Project (SIP) Project Manager (1 year appointment)## **Job Category:**Academic Staff## **Employment Type:**Terminal (Fixed Term)## **Job Profile:**Project Manager I## **Job Duties:**Are you passionate about advancing student success through strategic leadership, collaboration, and data-informed decision-making? UW-Green Bay is seeking a **SIP Project Manager** to lead the implementation of the federally funded **Strengthening Institutions Project (SIP), Pathway to Success: Proactive Student Support at UW-Green Bay**. In this pivotal role, you will oversee project planning, execution, reporting, and assessment efforts that directly support student achievement, retention, and access. Working closely with campus leaders, faculty, staff, and external partners, you will help advance UW-Green Bay's commitment to student success, inclusivity, digital transformation, and community connections while contributing to a university culture that fearlessly meets challenges and creates opportunities for all learners.The SIP Project Manager will coordinate complex initiatives, monitor project timelines and budgets, analyze and report project outcomes, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and drive continuous improvement efforts that strengthen support systems for students. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on institutional effectiveness and student achievement while helping UW-Green Bay fulfill its mission of providing equitable access to education and empowering learners to thrive. Guided by our core values to **Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, and Express Gratitude**, the successful candidate will join a university dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and transforming lives across Northeast Wisconsin because at UW-Green Bay, **Together, We Rise.**## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team* Creates a project plan, monitors progress and performance against the project plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates risks and issues* Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet project targets and milestones* Manages the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service* Facilitates the estimation of project costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitors activities, negotiates for resources, and assigns tasks to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met## **Department:**Student Access and Success ## **Compensation:**Compensation range of $56,000-$60,000 This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).## **Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree at time of application* 2 years' experience leading projects or supporting project-based work* Demonstrated experience developing project plans, reporting progress toward goals and/or managing complex projects* Excellent organizational and communication skills## **Preferred Qualifications:*** Master’s degree* Demonstrated experience in budget management* Experience in a higher education setting* Experience with federal grant programs* Proficiency in speaking and reading a second language, preferably Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida## **Conditions of Appointment:**This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request. The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs. Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.## **How to Apply:**Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen. Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:* Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions* Resume## **Application Deadline:**To ensure consideration, please submit full application materials by **Sunday October 18th, 2026.**