"NEXTGEN Project Manager"

Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
0801729

Classification Title
NEXTGEN Project Manager

Working Title

Department
Agriculture Research Development Program (ARDP)

Department Contact Email
hli-byarlay@centralstate.edu

Job Summary/Basic Function

POSITION SUMMARY:
Agriculture Research Development Program (ARDP) in the Agricultural Research and Development Program at Central State University (CSU) is seeking a project manager to serve for up to 3 years (with annual renewal pending successful completion of outputs) to fulfill obligations for grant with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – NEXTGEN project.

The Project Manager will be responsible for daily administrative and operational activities including scheduling, data tracking, communication between CSU PI, Co-PIs, hiring, procurement of goods and services, travel arrangements, and other related post-award support activities. The Project Manager will coordinate all meetings, document meeting activities, work with research students, and ensure completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day activities of all grant activities including the clerical functions and monitoring of the budget.
• Assist the CSU PI and Co-PI in coordinating interactions between Central State University, other collaborating institutions and U.S. Dept of Agriculture.
• Develop systems and maintain records that provide for the elevation and continued documentation of assigned activities.
• Prepare a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, directives, and materials
• Assist CSU PI in the timely submission of reports, make travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and process travel requisitions and reimbursements.
• Coordinate purchases of all goods and services, monitor and supervise the technological and operational changes that affect work processes.
• Manage and arrange all meetings and off-campus visits, able to travel with undergraduate students up to 25% of the time when needed, interview, hire, and supervise research students.
• Maintain NEXTGEN project’s general filing, analyze existing processes, locate bottlenecks and streamline existing processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills including word processing, and database management knowledge.
• Proficient in report preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently of direct supervision and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, science or closely related field.
• Experience: 1 year of education or research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Banner/Ellucian and sponsored research project management.

Posting Date
07/07/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Central State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to working in a diverse environment. Diversity and inclusion are historic, instrumental parts of CSU’s heritage. Central State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to working in a diverse environment. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Position Category
Staff - Monthly (Exempt)

Budgeted Annual Salary
Commensurate with experience

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts