Project Manager

Project Manager

Job #: 042585

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $62,400 - $72,500

Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The Project Manager will work directly under the PI (Dean Jeremy Jordan) to manage and carry out all aspects of the Character Development through Sport Fan Engagement initiative, a three-year, $994,499 grant-funded project supported by the Educating Character Initiative at Wake Forest University. This university-wide initiative leverages collegiate sports fandom to cultivate ethical reasoning, teamwork, empathy, and community among undergraduate students.

The Project Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of the initiative, including: coordinating cross-campus partnerships with Hendricks Chapel, Athletics, Newhouse School, School of Educations CEPP, Student Living, and Student Experience; recruiting and managing annual cohorts of 200-300 students; planning and executing campus-wide ethical fandom campaigns, events, speaker series, and the annual Character and Fandom Summit; serving as liaison for budget coordination with Falk College budget office and OSP; supporting the concurrent research study on sport fandom and character development; managing data collection and IRB compliance; coordinating clinical simulations and student leadership development; and preparing assessment reports and program documentation for stakeholders and potential funders.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Sport Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred; bachelors degree required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience in higher education, student development, or community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with competing priorities.
• Proven track record building partnerships across diverse organizational units.
• Experience with grant budget coordination and financial reporting.
• Understanding of college student development theory and character education principles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, survey platforms, and data management tools.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of sport culture and intercollegiate athletics; research coordination and IRB compliance experience; event planning and logistics management; grant writing experience; familiarity with university financial systems and sponsored programs administration.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strategic thinking and planning; attention to detail and organizational excellence; problem-solving and adaptability; cultural competency and inclusive practice; stakeholder engagement and relationship building; data-driven decision making; initiative and self-direction; commitment to ethical leadership and character development.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all initiative activities across campus partners; develop and maintain project timelines and deliverables; recruit and engage annual cohorts of 200-300 students; oversee ethical fandom campaigns, events, speaker series, and annual Summit; facilitate communication among partner units; maintain program documentation and implementation guides.
• Support research study on sport fandom and character development; coordinate data collection including surveys, focus groups, and interviews; ensure IRB compliance; manage participant recruitment and research databases; assist with research reports, publications, and presentations.
• Build relationships with Athletics, CEPP, Newhouse Sports Media Center, Student Living, Division of Student Experience, and University Communications; coordinate game-day programming, clinical simulations, media literacy programming, residence hall integration, and storytelling efforts.
• Serve as liaison between PI, Falk College budget office, and OSP; coordinate budget requests and expenditure approvals; track spending and maintain financial records; prepare budget status reports; facilitate communication on financial needs and compliance; assist with sustainability planning and future funding identification.