Information Technology Spec 3 University Project Manager

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Metro State University Minnesotas public urban university and four-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a University Project Manager. This is a full-time position within the Institutional Effectiveness & Technology.

This position exists to manage Metro State Applied Innovation Institute (MSAII)-associated projects requests portfolios and standardized and foundational processes at an advanced professional level from initialization planning execution monitoring analysis through closure.

Projects and initiatives under the purview of this position may range from medium sized and function-specific to extremely complex MSAII-directed strategic plan initiatives. These projects will often require integration or interface with university systems Minnesota. State or external partner systems. Projects will require an understanding of Metro State University and Minnesota State business practices organizational culture and an awareness of services and solutions. This position will be responsible for leading projects by establishing project scope requirements plan timeline and communication and managing stakeholder expectations risks fiscal responsibility and timely project completion. Business and process analysis skills and experience are a critical element to success in this role.

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$33.96 - $55.83 per hour ($70908 - $116573 annually) depending upon qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires at least three years of project management experience including requirements gathering analysis documentation testing training implementation and process improvement.

• Experience configuring and using project and portfolio management software.

• Ability to accommodate a hybrid schedule with up to 3 days in office located in Saint Paul MN.

Core Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously with a variety of project types (function-specific cross-functional technical) and sizes (small to enterprise-wide) as well as experience driving project teams to successful quality project completion.

• Related work experience demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to document present and train with a focus on human relations and customer service.

• Experience creating and supporting an environment conducive to building relationships collaborative decision-making consensus and conflict resolution.

• Related work experience demonstrating organization effective communication time management analytical and reasoning abilities with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience analyzing and evaluating operational processes and demonstrated ability to document and implement new/revised and improved policies procedures and processes including experience with Microsoft Office applications including use of process documentation software (example: Microsoft Visio) to create detailed process maps.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification andor other project management certification achieved or in the process of achieving.

• Experience in higher education.

Physical Requirements of the Job: VERY LIGHTRequires occasionally transporting such articles as file folders ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time a certain amount of movement is often necessary in performing job duties.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):

Monday Friday 8am-4:30pm with some evening and weekend hours required based upon need.

Application Procedure:

Applications due by 11:59 PM on August 21st 2026. To apply go to comply with privacy and data practices requirements please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.

* Employment for this position is covered by the MAPE collective bargaining agreement which can be found at: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

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The School/Academic Department:

The Metro State Applied Innovation Institute (MSAII) is a newly created 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to provide high-tech innovation research education and transformational workforce development delivering targeted solutions and cutting-edge technologies to our customers. The organization is primarily funded through contracts and grants with the federal government. Through strategic partnerships state-of-the-art research capabilities and a focus on emerging technologies the Institute is dedicated to preparing a forward-thinking generation skilled and ready to tackle any challenge.

The University:

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant student-centered education in an inclusive anti-racist and supportive learning environment.

Metro State University provides an excellent inclusive and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate masters and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible high quality liberal arts professional and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution its employees serve more than 8000 post-traditional learners the majority of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations are first in their family to attend college and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings allowing Metro State to truly be where learning meets living. Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 12 out of 1398 in 2026). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum teaching scholarship and services designed to support an urban mission. The university strategic plan Transforming Lives: Advancing Inclusive Excellence and Social Mobility provides a framework for achieving our mission by focusing on student success equity inclusion and anti-racism institutional effectiveness and community engagement.

Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university our programs and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer we actively seek and encourage applications from women minorities persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles employer-paid life insurance short- and long-term disability and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health legal and financial counseling. Detailed plan details rates and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work our package includes 12 paid holidays generous vacation and sick time and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and various investment options. Furthermore we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position employee classification and collective bargaining agreements.

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