Hispanics In Academia | Research Project Manager at University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire, United States

Research Project Manager

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University of New Hampshire

Location: Durham, New Hampshire
Category: Admin-Laboratory and Research
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Job Description

Operating Title

Research Project Manager

Long Classification Title

Project Director I

Campus Location

Durham

Department

UNH NH EPSCoR

Summary of Position

Directs implementation of multifaceted projects on behalf of the leadership team. Serves as a member of the leadership team. Manages tasks based on priorities such as project administration, data collection and analysis, and reporting. Plays a key role in engaging with and facilitating external stakeholders, as well as developing and sharing project outcomes by writing reports and producing web-based materials. Works closely with project leaders to manage the full project lifecycle, demonstrating a high level of independence and responsibility to ensure timely completion of all project activities.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience

3 years

Posting Number

PS4876FY25

Other minimum qualifications

Experience with implementation of federally funded grant projects for university research. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and web-based applications. Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to address open-ended problems. Superior verbal communication and writing skills. Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Able to function with a high degree of autonomy.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in higher education.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63234

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.00

Grade

18

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Date

10/01/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Job Category

Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type

Grant Funded

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Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record

Duty/Responsibility

Serve as point of contact for project leadership team, collaborate with NH EPSCoR office
Provide project leadership team with guidance in execution of strategic/implementation plan
Direct contact for project leadership team, evaluators/advisors and stakeholders.

Duty/Responsibility

Manage participant lists.
Initiate expense transactions for STAR processing: reimbursements, travel, meetings.
Generate student stipend payments.
Manage participant support payments.

Duty/Responsibility

Lead project participant orientation, training, data collection.
Manage annual progress report coordination, production and editing of narrative and milestones tables, uploading to federal database; substantial analysis and writing is required.
These reports typically are 100+ pages of text, graphics and tables demonstrating satisfactory progress against objectives.

Duty/Responsibility