Program Manager
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Job Description
Position Function:
We are seeking a motivated individual to serve as a program manager within the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security (GCAHFS) at MSU. The desired individual will work closely with the GCAHFS administration to coordinate projects and activities as well as provide programmatic support for the effective function of the GCAHFS.
Salary Grade:15
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides programmatic oversight and support for research projects as assigned.
Participates in the development and implementation of unit programs and projects consistent with unit objectives contractual agreements and/or funding availability.
Develops and implements systems to maintain records ensuring compliance with university state and federal policies and regulations.
Monitors and reports progress of subawards and child accounts funded under GCAHFS including support for development and monitoring of milestones for fixed price agreements.
Develops comprehensive program reports.
International travel is expected to support projects.
Develops summary reports conducts analysis for administrators and makes recommendations regarding findings.
Studies analyzes and recommends procedures and processes in order to improve continuity and simplify reporting throughout the unit.
May participate in development implementation and maintenance of policies objectives and/or short and longterm planning.
May assist with maintaining unit website and/or social media.
Assists in managing complex events calendar for unit and senior personnel and coordinating logistics of unit functions and events.
Assists in coordinating and managing travel for unit personnel using University travel software and ensuring adherence to University travel protocols.
Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Veterinary Sciences Agriculture Life Sciences or other degrees related to this position.
Experience: 3 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Business Marketing Veterinary Sciences Agriculture Life Sciences or other degrees related to this position.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Experience with software such as:
Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Adobe
Shared resources (Microsoft Teams OneDrive Dropbox etc.
Ability to coordinate a wide variety of tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work functions with attention to details.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a broad community.
Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
Must be honest dependable and able to meet deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience handling sensitive information.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Experience with project management and working in a fastpaced environment.
Experience working with project management software such as Asana.
Ability to configure software applications to meet specific needs and integrate software systems to enhance data transfer and extraction.
Ability to liaise with information system developers to customize software for specific center needs.
Ability to integrate data from different sources to enable comprehensive analysis and ability to create necessary forms to capture data from various stakeholders.
Experience with maintaining data accuracy and generating data visualization.
Knowledge and understanding of MSU policies and procedures including knowledge of Concur and Banner systems travel policies and procedures and purchasing guidelines.
Ability to excel in working with multiple countries and cultures.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: must apply online at . Please include cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
