Program Manager Center for Transportation Research, Nashville UTK
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
This position will be the point person for developing departmental policies discipline-specific technical guidance procedures and manuals and will also be responsible for producing deliverables coordinating with external customers and financial stewardship and oversight of grants and contracts along with oversight and coordination of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program in TDOTs Planning Division.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- 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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree
Experience:
- Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in a local or state government administrative program financial or project management environment
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects accurately
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- 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
- Requires residency in the Nashville area since the TDOT office is located in downtown Nashville
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree in business administration or finance
Experience:
- One year of experience in transportation planning or research
- Experience with contract or invoice management with financial or accounting-related experience
- Knowledge/Proficiency in Edison
Work Location
- Location: Nashville TN
- Hybrid
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR 11
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Application Instructions
To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachment:
- Resume
About The Division
The Center for Transportation Research 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for ... View more
