Howard University

Project Manager

Howard University$102K — $118K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • 12 years of related experience may substitute for degree
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, and coordinate program goals and objectives
  • Implement approved policies and procedures
  • Conduct research and analyze program activities
  • Monitor performance and recommend improvements
  • Prepare funding proposals and generate program status reports

Benefits

  • Exempt position with competitive salary
  • Limited supervisory responsibilities
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders including executives and external partners
  • Opportunities for professional development through workshops and conferences
  • Support for coordination and administrative needs in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
Description

Department: IT Technology Services - PMO

Reports To: Director, Project Management Office

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $102,000 - $118,000 annually
Job Purpose

The Project Manager performs administrative work involving considerable responsibility, complexity, and variety, managing and coordinating activities of designated projects. This individual handles multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and supports administrative and coordination needs of the unit.
Supervisory Authority

Provides limited supervision for one or more functions within a department, including planning, assigning, directing, and coordinating work. May perform staff evaluations and provide input on performance and compensation.
Nature and Scope

Works with internal stakeholders including executives, administrators, faculty, students, and staff. Engages with external partners such as consultants and representatives from other institutions.
Principal Accountabilities
  • Plan, develop, administer, and coordinate program goals and objectives
  • Implement approved policies and procedures
  • Conduct research, analysis, and program coordination activities
  • Monitor program performance and recommend improvements
  • Develop and manage project work plans and timelines
  • Coordinate activities through delegation to staff
  • Prepare funding proposals and supporting documentation
  • Generate reports on program status, progress, and financials
  • Provide guidance and problem-solving support to stakeholders
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements
  • Develop and lead workshops, meetings, and conferences
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
Core Competencies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build effective working relationships
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • 12 years of related experience may substitute for degree

About Howard University

Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically black university (HBCU) in Washington, D.C. It is categorized by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with higher research activity and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. From its outset Howard has been nonsectarian and open to people of all sexes and races. Howard offers more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
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