Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Project Manager I (temporary)
Requisition Number
S02418P
Position Category
Staff
Campus Location
Center for Continuing Education - Layton, UT
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
E31
Salary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Project Manager I is responsible for the management of grant-funded projects. This grant-funded role requires you to assist the principal investigator, the special projects team, and internal and external stakeholders to meet federal grant requirements and timelines.
This is a 24-month temporary position funded by a grant program
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or other related field (or equivalent experience) is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- At least two years of proven experience in project management, business operations, or program administration
- CAPM or PMP certification
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience managing federal funding or strict grant compliance
- Experience working in Higher Education
- Attention to detail
- Ability to interact with and interpret data
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/15/2026
Review Date
07/29/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this temporary grant-funded position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous
benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin July 29, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28848