Project Manager Special Projects Jobs in Rhome, TX

Title: Project Manager

Employee Classification: Project Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Office of the Provost

Department: HSC-Office of the Provost-300200

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Office of the Provost is committed to promoting academic excellence at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is the Health Science Center's Chief Academic Officer, reporting directly to the President. The project manager reports to the Executive Director for Academic Operations and Planning in the Office of the Provost.

Position Overview

The project manager is an integral member of the Office of the Provost team responsible for project evolution from concept to completion in an interprofessional, collaborative venue. The Project Manager is responsible for assuring project collaboration in a timely manner sufficient to produce intended outcomes. This role is also responsible for regular reporting of strategic initiatives, quality improvement and special projects within and impacting the Office of the Provost.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of concepts and principals of project management.
• Understanding of how project management integrates within day to day processes.
• Ability to lead and direct teams on various projects at the same time and able to problem solve using judgment based on the analysis of information.
• Developed interpersonal skills to exchange project information with multiple audiences.
• Reliable team leader with the ability to consistently perform tasks independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage projects in a way that inspires cross-functional team members to stay engaged and deliver excellent results.
• Demonstrated experience in executing plans and in monitoring and evaluating results.
• Drive to understand, embrace, and advance organizational culture.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years prior experience managing institutional wide projects, working and communicating with different levels within the organization and working with project management related tools.

Job Duties

• Assist with the preparation and completion of project action plans.
• Use project management skills and tools to manage and/or support large, multifaceted projects and initiatives for the institution.
• Resolve problems and assist with implementing changes.
• Facilitate meetings with leaders and stakeholders within the organization around projects.
• Evaluate data, develop reports to share with key stakeholders and leaders across the institution.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.