Project Manager

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Manages, develops and implements medium to large projects and feasibility studies within budget. Reviews and consults with project sponsors prior to project submission and provides planning, development and follow-up. Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to analyze and develop strategies for new projects, providing recommendations and direction to achieve project goals. Oversees the creation and distribution of collateral and content for digital and traditional channels.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Defines project objectives, develops plans and monitors progress
2. Responsible for continuity of process flow and action items from project planning meetings
3. Manages changes to project plan, schedule, cost and scope
4. Identifies critical path decisions and communicates to project stakeholders
5. Provides guidance and support to integrated project team and managers
6. Build and maintains relationships with campus partners
7. Provides project management coordination and training
8. Collaborates with project team members in making strategic decisions when appropriate
9. Utilizes project management analytics tools to track and measure the effectiveness of multi-channel projects, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement
10. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to gather input and feedback on project intake process

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Required Experience

Two (2) years of direct project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional Certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as marketing and communications teams and/or event coordination teams
Experience with project management software solutions
Experience in higher education

Proposed Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $58,000 - $72,600. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions
Able to influence and negotiate effectively
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to analyze and prioritize project requests using the University's strategic mission and goals as a guide
Able to foster and maintain strong relationships with internal and external campus partners

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of project management methodology and familiarity with major project management approaches

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette