Department: NIAR Advanced Materials Research

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; work is performed onsite and in-person.;work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Information

Join the innovative team at NIAR’s Advanced Materials Research group and help drive cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing. We’re looking for a proactive Project Coordinator who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and enjoys turning complex ideas into successful, well‑executed outcomes. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, enjoy partnering with experts across disciplines, and want to be part of a mission-focused research organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary

Manages assigned project(s) to meet department objectives.

Essential Functions

Develops project plans, creates schedules and ensures task deliverables meet expectations. Collaborates with project contributors to assess and ensure successful project outcomes. Defines and ensures resources are assigned to meet project goals. Monitors project and communicates quality and progress metrics to department and/or staff(s). Recommends project budget and monitors and adjusts plan as resource requirements change. Addresses and resolves project issues to ensure goals remain on track.

Required Education and Experience:

• 60 hours of college coursework in business administration or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in project management or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework beyond 60 hours can be substituted for one (1) year of experience, up to 120 hours.

Department: NIAR Advanced Materials Research

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; work is performed onsite and in-person.;work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Information

Join the innovative team at NIAR’s Advanced Materials Research group and help drive cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing. We’re looking for a proactive Project Coordinator who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and enjoys turning complex ideas into successful, well‑executed outcomes. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, enjoy partnering with experts across disciplines, and want to be part of a mission-focused research organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary

Manages assigned project(s) to meet department objectives.

Essential Functions

Develops project plans, creates schedules and ensures task deliverables meet expectations. Collaborates with project contributors to assess and ensure successful project outcomes. Defines and ensures resources are assigned to meet project goals. Monitors project and communicates quality and progress metrics to department and/or staff(s). Recommends project budget and monitors and adjusts plan as resource requirements change. Addresses and resolves project issues to ensure goals remain on track.

Required Education and Experience:

• 60 hours of college coursework in business administration or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in project management or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework beyond 60 hours can be substituted for one (1) year of experience, up to 120 hours.