University of Oregon · 8 hours ago
UESS Project Manager
Eugene, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Oregon is committed to ensuring that undergraduate students thrive academically and graduate on time. The UESS Project Manager provides strategic project management for initiatives aimed at improving student retention and graduation rates, while also managing the implementation of new technologies and supporting campus partners.
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Responsibilities
Provides strategic project management for special projects, programs, and events critical to the UESS mission and supports the strategic implementation of divisional and institution-wide initiatives to improve retention, graduation, and close equity gaps
Provides research support, coordinates divisional work groups, task forces, and councils related to student success, and provides communication support to campus partners and stakeholders
Manages implementation of new student success related technology, systems, and tools, and convenes and supports groups - including university partners - to build buy-in and adopt the use of new student success related platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Five years of professional experience coordinating or managing projects or initiatives
Skilled in defining project outcomes, designing processes, and facilitating meetings to achieve goals
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects within firm deadlines; highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to interpret complex information, make sound decisions, and resolve issues in dynamic environments
Effective in interdisciplinary teams and adept at working with diverse stakeholders across the university
Maintains composure under pressure and handles sensitive information with discretion
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experienced with and ability to quickly learn new technologies or platforms and train others on their use
Preferred
Project management experience in a higher education environment
Facilitation experience
Experience managing enterprise technology implementation
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
University of Oregon
Nestled in the lush Willamette Valley, with an easy drive to both the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, the University of Oregon is renowned for its research prowess and commitment to teaching.
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