University of Minnesota · 1 day ago
CDSI Project Manager
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$44K/yr - $60K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Minnesota is seeking a Project Manager for their Critical Disability Studies Initiative (CDSI) to manage a three-year project funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This role involves overseeing project operations, collaborating with various university departments, and engaging with the community to develop critical disability studies programs.
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Hiring Manager
Stephanie Dupont
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy methods and processes for tracking deadlines, details, logs, communications, goals, tasks, and evaluations throughout the grant period
Co-facilitate project planning sessions with the leadership team to help develop the project scope, deliverables, and schedule
Assist with content development and submission processes for initiatives, programming, curriculum, research, teaching, and engagement, as well as tools for the group’s work
With the Faculty Director, UMN-CDS affiliates, and collaborators, implement the logistics for programming, exhibits, and oversee the evaluation of project activities
With the Faculty Director and Leadership Team, plan and implement ongoing and new programming, including the annual CDS lecture, research symposium, reading and writing groups, events, and specialized curricular opportunities
Serve as the primary liaison between key University partners, including but not limited to campus leadership/administration, the Department of English, the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS), the Center for Race, Indigeneity, Disability (RIDGS), Gender, and Sexuality Studies (GWSS), and various disability-related groups or units across the UMN system
Cultivate, develop, and maintain research, curricular, and programmatic collaborative relations with constituencies including faculty, staff, students, and alumni
Draft and publish advisory board charter in collaboration with UMN-CDS faculty/affiliates
Develop and maintain relations with CDS constituencies across colleges and universities in the Midwest regarding research, curricular, and programmatic collaborative relations
Cultivate and maintain relationships with University leadership, development officers, and donors, and effectively share strategic plans, goals, and promising initiative
Manage project evaluation processes
Facilitate CDSI Team meetings
Identify and monitor relevant university, governmental, and private foundations for funding opportunities that align with UMN-CDS research and curriculum interests
Co-write and submit grant proposals according to the identified funding opportunities, as deemed appropriate by the Principal Investigator and CDS affiliates
Assist collaborators and contributors in navigating University and Sponsor requirements
Work with CLA Grants Office and fiscal management staff to ensure compliance with all University and funder procedures
Work with UMN financial and administrative personnel to manage budget
Help coordinate, track, and manage any subcontracts, subawards, and other financial arrangements for payments
Write annual and final project reports for the funder and support evaluation in consultation with the PI and UMN-CDS affiliates
Communicate with Mellon and University units to facilitate grant management
Manage communications between faculty team members and project participants, contributors, partners, and other stakeholders
Coordinate communications plan with university collaborators, community partners, and other stakeholders
Serve as a UMN RIDGS Board representative
Collaborate with CDS affiliates to enhance partnerships with local disability justice organizations, in alignment with UMN-CDS’s commitment to community engagement
Draw on knowledge of disability communities and UMN-CDS values and projects, and make connections to help reach mutually determined goals
Develop and manage effective communication strategies. This may include websites, social media, newsletters, email list distribution, and management of archived event materials
Oversee the promotion and advertisement of current and forthcoming UMN-CDS courses and program
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree plus at least five years of related experience, or master's degree plus at least three years of related experience
Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills
Benefits
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
Company
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota is an educational institution that offers master's and doctoral degrees in medicine, law, and engineering fields.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97.08MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Science FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-12-01Grant· $0.03M
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Shane Stennes
Chief Sustainability Officer
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