Job title: Project Manager, Strategic Campus Partnerships
Company: University of Arkansas System
Job description: Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date: 03/10/2025Type of Position: Project ManagementWorkstudy Position: NoJob Type: RegularWork Shift:Sponsorship Available: NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department: Strategic Campus PartnershipsDepartment’s Website:Summary of Job Duties: The Project Manager, Strategic Campus Partnerships will work closely with a cross-functional matrix organization including internal and external partners under contract to lead the Advanced Strategic Partnership (ASP) program. This work represents mid-long term goal development, results tracking, and communication for all stakeholders including executive leadership, IT leaders and key stakeholders in managing the project lifecycle, managing resources, and executing projects within the department. They will also manage stakeholder and business unit relationships throughout the University. We seek candidates who will help advance the maturity of project management practices and play an active role in evolving the project management practice at the University. The Strategic Campus Partnerships Project Manager role will be responsible for leading small to medium sized projects for strategic planning New Business Development, Service like Card Campus Office, and current contract relationships through controls and managing them within the enterprise project management tool; working with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure scope is explicitly defined and documented; developing and revising project plans and tracking; identifying and assisting with the resolution of issues; ensuring project tasks are completed according to established timelines and delivered in a quality manner; reporting on all aspects of projects throughout the project lifecycle. This role may also assist the team of project managers with administrative tasks on larger and enterprise level projects.Other duties as assigned.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in management, business or a related field from an accredited institution of higher educationAt least two years of experience successfully managing strategic projectsDemonstrable experience creating and maintaining project documentation including, but not limited to project plans, schedule, work breakdown structures, issues and risks assessments, budget reporting, follow-up reports, team communications, and overall project reportingPreferred Qualifications:PMP, Business Analysis, Change Management, or similar certificationExperience with principles and practices of risk management and quality assurance processes and proceduresEffective process improvement experienceKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Working knowledge of Business Analysis (BA) and/or Organizational Change Management (OCM) processes using ExcelExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience and skills communicating proactively with team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organizationStrong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time management skillsAbility to work in an environment where processes are being defined and contribute to overall development and improvement of project management processesAbility to perform with strong attention to detailAdditional Information:Salary Information: A minimum of $56,123- $63,138 – commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents: Proof of Veteran StatusRecruitment Contact Information: Julia Menke, jmenke@uark.edu, Sr. HR Partner
Crystal Ellis, HR Recruiter, ce031@uark.eduAll application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career SitePlease do not send to listed recruitment contact.Special Instructions to Applicants:Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.Constant Physical Activity: N/AFrequent Physical Activity: N/AOccasional Physical Activity: N/ABenefits Eligible: Yes
Expected salary: $56123 – 63138 per year
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Job date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:01:03 GMT
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Project Manager, Strategic Campus Partnerships
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