Job Details

Working Title: University Project Manager
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota State

• Job ID: 96053
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/11/2026
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Metro State University-MAPE
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Metro SU / MnSCU Metro SU Classified
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83 / hourly; $70,908 - $116,573 / annually
• Job Class Option: Project Management
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Job Summary

This position exists to manage Metro State Applied Innovation Institute (MSAII)-associated projects, requests, portfolios, and standardized, and foundational processes at an advanced professional level from initialization, planning, execution, monitoring, analysis through closure.

Projects and initiatives under the purview of this position may range from medium sized and function-specific to extremely complex MSAII-directed strategic plan initiatives. These projects will often require integration or interface with university systems, Minnesota. State or external partner systems. Projects will require an understanding of Metro State University and Minnesota State business practices, organizational culture, and an awareness of services and solutions. This position will be responsible for leading projects by establishing project scope, requirements, plan, timeline, and communication, and managing stakeholder expectations, risks, fiscal responsibility, and timely project completion. Business and process analysis skills and experience are a critical element to success in this role.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• This position requires at least three years of project management experience including requirements gathering, analysis, documentation, testing, training, implementation, and process improvement.
• Experience configuring and using project and portfolio management software.
• Ability to accommodate a hybrid schedule with up to 3 days in office located in Saint Paul, MN.

Core Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously with a variety of project types (function-specific, cross-functional, technical) and sizes (small to enterprise-wide) as well as experience driving project teams to successful, quality project completion.
• Related work experience demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to document, present and train with a focus on human relations and customer service.
• Experience creating and supporting an environment conducive to building relationships, collaborative decision-making, consensus, and conflict resolution.
• Related work experience demonstrating organization, effective communication, time management, analytical and reasoning abilities with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience analyzing and evaluating operational processes and demonstrated ability to document and implement new/revised and improved policies, procedures, and processes including experience with Microsoft Office applications including use of process documentation software (example: Microsoft Visio) to create detailed process maps.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and\or other project management certification achieved or in the process of achieving.
• Experience in higher education.

Physical Requirements of the Job: VERY LIGHT-Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in performing job duties.

Application Details

How to Apply

To view the full job posting and to apply please go to: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/St-Paul/Information-Technology-Spec-3---University-Project-Manager_JR0000005495

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Kevin Thompson at [email protected]

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kevin Thompson at [email protected] .

About Metro State University

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees.

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/ .