Program Administrator Center for Transportation Research UTK

This full-time exempt position is administered through the Center for Transportation Research (CTR) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and funded by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The position will be located at TDOTs headquarters in Nashville and will support the Planning Division.

• Providing administrative and reporting support
• Developing processing and managing consultant and grantee contracts and amendments
• Reviewing and processing invoices
• Assisting with financial documentation and closeout activities
• Helping to oversee the development and implementation of planning-related software tools and systems
• Assisting with the oversight of federally funded transportation planning programs including Part A of the State Planning & Research (SPR) Work Program and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
• The position will also provide general support to the Planning Division and other TDOT staff as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in a local or state government administrative program financial or project management environment are required
• Experience with contract or invoice management is preferred with financial or accounting-related experience considered a plus
• Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects accurately
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required along with strong organizational time management and basic project management skills
• Proven customer service skills are essential as this position works closely with program staff and grantees across the State of Tennessee

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Finance is preferred but another degree will be considered with related experience
• Knowledge/Proficiency in Edison
• Requires residency in the Nashville area since the TDOT office is located in downtown Nashville

Work Location

• Location: Nashville TN
• Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR 11
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

Application Instructions

To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments:

• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References

About The Department

CTR is part of the Tickle College of Engineering at The University of Tennessee Knoxville. CTR researchers and staff members work with the Tennessee Department of Transportation the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and many other partners to improve transportation and promote the safe and efficient transport of goods and people.