Marshall University · 3 weeks ago
Project Development and Management Director COE
Huntington, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expMarshall University is seeking a Director to oversee the Center of Excellence for Recovery’s project development and management. The Director will support senior leadership in expanding and diversifying programs while ensuring project compliance and successful delivery on time and within budget.
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Responsibilities
Partner with senior Center leadership to identify, scope, and launch initiatives that expand and diversify the program portfolio
Lead or support proposal development and planning with Grant Writers and Project Directors
Provide day‑to‑day oversight of projects and programs with Center leadership, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met
Collaborate with the Director of Grant Operations, Communications Coordinator, Grant Coordinator, and relevant MURC departments
Coach and mentor Project Directors on leadership, project planning and implementation, stakeholder engagement, budget compliance, reporting, and other project management areas
Partner with Project Directors and Evaluators on data collection, analysis, and outcomes reporting; develop clear, actionable insights for internal leaders and funders
Support budget development for new and renewal projects, as well as budget modifications
Cultivate relationships with funders; community, state, and federal partners; and internal teams
Work closely with Center leadership and staff to improve processes
Personally manage a small set of projects (e.g., pilots or strategic initiatives), serving as project lead responsible for goals and objectives, budget, and reporting
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
MA or MSW in a behavioral health field (e.g., psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field)
2–5 years of project management experience
Grant writing experience with demonstrated contributions to competitive proposals (concept notes, narratives, budgets, attachments)
Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data (quantitative and/or qualitative) and translating findings into clear reports and presentations for funders and leadership
Training skills: ability to design materials and provide presentations
Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated stakeholder engagement
Proven ability to coach/guide project leads or teams in a matrixed environment; shares project management tools and methods
Solid budget skills and comfort with compliance/reporting
Preferred
Licensure/credential relevant to behavioral health
Experience with federal, state, and/or local grant compliance and audit‑ready reporting
Familiarity with behavioral health systems, including prevention, treatment, and recovery
Experience with community‑based program delivery and evidence‑based practices/strategies
Experience working with state and federal partners
Company
Marshall University
Marshall University, Huntington is a school in Huntington.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.8MKey Investors
Appalachian Regional CommissionU.S. Department of CommerceNational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2024-09-18Grant· $0.5M
2024-09-17Grant· $1M
2024-07-19Grant· $3.3M
Leadership Team
Brad D. Smith
President
Xander Karagosian
Executive Assistant to the Athletic Director
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