Project Manager

East Carolina University

$45,000 - $55,000 (annualized)

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Oct 28, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Project Manager
Position Number	TN0281
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH Inst PlanningAssessmentResearch
Department Homepage	https://ipar.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING, ASSESSMENT & RESEARCH
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Project Manager
Working Title	Project Manager
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	.625
Full Time or Part Time	Part Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	$45,000 - $55,000 (annualized)
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Non-Faculty
Job Category	Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The Office of Institutional Planning, Assessment, and Research ( IPAR) is directed by the Associate Provost for IPAR, who reports to the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. IPAR facilitates university-wide academic planning, strategic planning, space planning, assessment, and evaluation activities and supports institutional decision-making. IPAR collects, analyzes, warehouses, and disseminates data about East Carolina University, serving as the University's primary contact with The University of North Carolina System Office, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College ( SACSCOC), and other external constituencies in meeting the data, reporting, and compliance requirements established by these various agencies/bodies.
Job Duties	The position is a part-time temporary position (.625 FTE/25 hours per week) for a term beginning January 1, 2025 with initial appointment up to 1.5 years from the start date. The position serves as the project manager at IPAR who supports grant activities and selected analytics projects. Duties Related to RACING AHEAD Grant (80%) Responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of data associated with an NIH STRONG Research Infrastructure U Award - RACING AHEAD (Research-focused Assessment of Capacity, Institutional Needs and Growth strategies to Advance Health Equity and Address Disparities). The position will aid with project management, including communication within the team (e.g., emails, SharePoint/Teams site, minutes), campus-wide communications (e.g., graphics design, postings to listservs, RACING AHEAD website maintenance). The position will help coordinate focus groups, surveys, monthly meetings, and annual retreats. Duties will also include literature review, report writing, supervision of a graduate student, oversight over data collection procedures, review of data for quality control, data entry, analysis of data from mixed methods approaches, and development of presentations. The individual is expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including responsible conduct of research and human subjects training. IPAR Analytics Projects (20%) Providing oversight and coordination for selected analytics projects at IPAR. Duties include providing guidance and consultation with ECU's Peer Study; validating data and providing feedback to UNC System-wide studies related to program productivity and workforce/societal needs of the state; reviewing data and tracking institutional metrics as related to the UNC System Performance-Based Funding Model; monitoring ECU rankings and participating in ECU's College Guide and Ranking Publication Workgroup, etc. This position is contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience	Master's degree earned from an accredited institution Strong data analytics skills Demonstrated ability to coordinate work-groups Excellent written and oral communication skills
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Prior training and experience with project/program management Prior strategic planning experience Prior health disparities research experience Prior experience in institutional research and assessment
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Two to three original letters of reference/reference checks are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	10/24/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.	11/10/2024
Initial Screening Begins	11/01/2024
Rank Level	Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/81297
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or 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.
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