University of Florida · 23 hours ago
Program Manager
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expUniversity of Florida is the state’s oldest and largest land grant university, and they are seeking a Program Manager to oversee grant and program management operations. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, supporting strategic initiatives, and engaging with community stakeholders.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manages day-to-day operations of the Primary Source/CCE grant, including timelines, milestones, partner engagement, documentation, reporting coordination, and compliance support
Assists with implementation strategies, program development, and evaluation
Supports the Director in planning and executing strategic initiatives, prepares briefing materials, conducts background coordination, represents the Director when requested, manages calendar priorities, travel support, scheduling of key engagements, and ensures follow-through on initiatives
Serves as a professional representative of the Hamilton School in meetings, events, conferences, and partnership activities
Assists with outreach communications, relationship building, and coordination with schools, faculty, community stakeholders, state partners, and national collaborators
Coordinates meetings, documentation, logistics, procurement assistance, event support, and process organization
Maintains records and supports efficiency and continuity of operations
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Experience with grant or program management
Experience in education, civics, academic outreach, or public sector initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage competing priorities
Experience representing an organization in professional settings
Familiarity with university environments
Benefits
Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave and leave payouts.
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.83MKey Investors
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