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The State University of New York · 1 week ago

Strategic Programs and Projects Manager

Albany, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $118K/yr

3+ years exp

The State University of New York is seeking a Strategic Programs and Projects Manager to lead the implementation of strategic initiatives for the Office of Research and Economic Development. The role involves managing competitive grant programs, aligning funding with executive priorities, and serving as a liaison with academic and industry partners.

Charter SchoolsEducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Incumbent will lead the implementation of projects related to the Empire Innovation Program, the SUNY Research Seed Grant Program, and SUNY STRIVE related initiatives

Will serve as a project manager for major initiatives within ORIED, including key liaison responsibilities with internal and external academic and industry partners

Will use expert communication skills to communicate research-related project details with campus faculty and research leaders in support of ORIED project/center-level programs

Managing multiple, competitive grant programs to align funding with priorities of executive leadership

Leading all post-award grant administration activities and recommending Go/No-Go on continuation of funding per project deliverables and PI performance

Serving as ORIED's primary administrator, technical assistance resource, and liaison with the grant management system vendor to support ORIED program operations

Making determinations of assigning technical merit reviewers for competitive grants and leading proposal review processes

Reviewing SUNY System initiative grant proposals, providing feedback and recommending funding levels, as needed

Maintaining records and document management systems

Execute strategic initiatives to advance the ORIED mission

Determining most appropriate project management tools and resources applying to assignments

Leading, planning, and coordinating meetings and events of varying sizes and objectives

Providing coaching and support to colleagues on process and project management

Qualification

Program ManagementGrant AdministrationProject ManagementPMP CertificationCommunication SkillsDetail OrientedTeam CollaborationTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree required

3+ years in Higher Education grant/research administration

3+ years project management experience

Must be a strong, professional communicator, both in writing and in meetings

Reliable, professional, detail oriented

Ability to sustain independent work, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in teams

Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team environment

Experience working with high-visibility, priority projects

Strong prioritization and time-management skills

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification, or extensive project management experience

Benefits

NYS health insurance

Free dental and vision coverage

Competitive retirement options

Tuition assistance

Parental leave at full pay

Generous vacation, sick, and holiday time

13 days of paid holidays per year

21 days of vacation

21 days of sick time accrued each year

Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.

Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.

Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.

Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.