Location: Lawrence,KS, USA
Job Description
25% Project Development: The project manager works closely with the JGCP directors and investigators to conceptualize, design, and develop multiple dissemination and implementation mechanisms (i.e., projects) that will amplify the reach and impact of the center's research and service in local, regional, and international communities.
* Develop fee-for-service business plans, services, and products
* Develop dissemination and implementation materials and channels
* Develop budgets and a coordinated budget model
* Develop requests for proposals and review applications
* Develop and maintain a manual of operations and other procedural guides
* Develop marketing campaigns using state-of-the-art marketing strategies
* Develop plans for project evaluation and impact reporting
50% Project Coordination, Execution, Support and Evaluation: The project manager works closely with JGCP's leadership and investigators to execute the new dissemination and implementation mechanisms.
* Coordinate the dissemination of new materials, channels, services, and products using effective and innovative marketing concepts and strategies
* Oversee the projects' logistics such as scheduling, identifying space, curating resources, staffing, and purchasing
* Review, track and maintain invoices
* Support JGCP investigators when interacting with local, regional, and international partners
* Provide training and technical assistance
* Organize center and community events
* Conduct and coordinate project evaluations and impact reporting
* Oversee the center's adherence to internal and external policies and regulations
20% Administrative and Facilities Management: The project manager will maintain the building and center space, as well as engage in administrative and operations tasks, including overseeing tasks performed by others.
* Create and maintain a welcoming environment for staff and visitors
* Manage internal and external communications
* Supervise the distribution of US mail and campus mail
* Oversee the maintenance of the building, including the center's space, equipment, supplies, and facilities
* Provide literature review, copy editing, proof reading, referencing, presenting, and formatting support to investigators
* Assist with scheduling, purchasing, and financial transactions, as needed
* Assist with project management, as needed
* Monitor the investigators' regulatory requirements and needed trainings
5% Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
* Master's degree with one year of related experience or a bachelor's degree with four years of experience.
* Three years of work experience in higher education.
* Six month's experience with Microsoft Office.
* Six month's experience with software for remote meetings, such as Zoom and Teams as demonstrated in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
* Doctoral degree.
* Property management experience.
* Research experience.
* Experience writing and editing.
* Strong organizational skills with capacity for multitasking.
* Experience in business or finance.
* Experience in marketing or public relations.
* Experience developing new projects based on community need.
* Experience maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive personnel issues.
* Skills in complex problem solving, including data-based decision making.
* Experience with working collaboratively with diverse individuals.
Position Requirements
This position will be a hybrid of primarily on-site work and minimal telework, as deemed by the supervisor.