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Project Manager

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   » Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.
   » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the expertise, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment).
   » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your expertise, expertise, and abilities.
   » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Project Manager
Position Number 400508
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Time-Limited No
Department Homepage https://criminal-justice.ecu.edu/grpi/
Advertising Department CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPT OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title 10300 University Program Assoc
Competency Level 2 - Journey
Working Title Project Manager
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $35,589 - $55,986
Anticipated Hiring Range $35,589 - $54,455
income Grade Equivalency GN07
Work Schedule M-F
Work Hours 8-5pm
Position Location (City) Greenville
Job Category Staff - Professional
Organizational Unit Overview The Gambling Research & Policy Initiative (GRPI) is housed within the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology with the overall goal to conduct research on gambling consciousness, behavior, risk and gambling-related harms, including regular North Carolina gambling behavior and risk prevalence studies, state/national/international studies focused on marginalized groups, and other studies aimed at filling research gaps.

Job tasks Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Oversight - 70% of time
   » Provide day-to-day high-level support to the GRPI Director, assisting in the implementation of robust research management processes and protocols, in line with best practice
   » Project management of awarded projects and contracts in areas with little to no existing project support
   » Monitor account activity, tracking budgets, prepare reports and work with GRPI researchers, administrators and sponsors on updates, necessary adjustments and periodic reporting
   » Exercises responsibility for administering the budget, which includes making recommendations regarding the use and distribution of funds
   » Work with and resolve issues for GRPI affiliated faculty, staff, student-researchers, campus leadership abilities, sponsors and other stakeholders
   » Independently resolves and/or develops recommendations for unprecedented issues and problems. Problem resolution requires some interpretation of policy and procedures. Serves as a resource for others in resolving unprecedented, non-standard issues and problems
   » Communicate through team meetings and formal presentations in order to effectively convey to diverse audiences program information, including project updates, reports, promoting the project management Initiative and providing training to GRPI students and new staff
   » Deliver project events, such as research collaboration meetings, road-mapping workshops and seminars, and ensure meeting minutes are taken and distributed

Proposal development - 15% of time
   » Work with GRPI Director and Sponsored Programs' Pre-Award team to identify appropriate funding opportunities and help develop high-quality proposals
   » Search for funding opportunities and facilitate the pre-award process

Communications, Media, & Relationships Management - 15% of time
   » Communicate research and project information and status to all significant parties, providing early warning and escalation of key issues to the Director and others as appropriate
   » Act as a key contact for internal and external partners ensuring strong relationship management
   » Work with Director, GRPI staff, ECU, sponsors, and others affiliated with projects to ensure effective publicity and communication to appropriate entities appropriately addresses research findings and policy implications
   » Provide updated information for website and outreach purposes
Minimum Education/practice Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and practice. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation None

Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education Exceptional project management and organizational expertise combined with a strong attention to detail;

Good analytical expertise demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach;

capability to communicate effectively and clearly with a wide variety of people and audiences at all levels;

Diplomatic, able to negotiate and apply judgement in complex areas;

Effective decision-making;

Able to work on own initiative as well as proven team building and motivational expertise;

Time management, prioritization and calmness under pressure;

Managing multi-disciplinary research projects, involving external and internal partners;

Creative and effective facilitation of meetings;

Production and analysis of statistics and reports;

Translating research and policy into a defined project;

practice of arranging events and meetings; and

Microsoft Office environment, with strong expertise in MS Excel.

Interest in data-driven research;

Formal training in one or more project management processes

Project management tools and software

Previous practice in a similar function;

Working expertise and/or practice of administration in a higher education environment;

Demonstrated interest in gambling, addiction, and/or related research; and

availability to undertake further training, where appropriate.

License or Certification required by the Department None

Special Instructions to Applicant
   » Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write ?see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.
   » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the expertise, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment).
   » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your expertise, expertise, and abilities.
   » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date 06/28/2024
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 07/09/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/72161
Alternate option If no candidates apply who meet the required competency level and training & practice requirements, then management may consider other candidates. income would be determined located on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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Job Location: Houston, Texas
Address: Houston
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Post Date: 06/28/2024 / Viewed 3 times
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Company: Rice University
Contact Email: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu


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