Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Project Manager I leads small projects or subcomponents of larger, more complex projects. The Project Manager I is responsible for independent action on multiple projects as assigned. Tasks vary according to the priorities of the department. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Lead project teams to ensure that project development and progress is timely, successful, and meets expectations * Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones and outcomes * Identify and assess project risks and issues, recommend alternative courses of action and implement changes. * Track, compile and analyze project data. Develop status/progress reports and delivers presentations. Communicate updates/changes/deviations to Director in a timely manner * Schedule and coordinate project team meetings, including agenda prep, organizing materials and equipment * Track, document and maintain project reports, meeting minutes, decisions, schedules, finances, and other pertinent records * Initiate, create and maintain communication with project team, key personnel, and senior staff * Respond to internal and external requests for data/information * Provide direction to project support staff * Adhere to University, State and funding agency policies and procedures * Perform other duties as required Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience * 1-3 years of experience coordinating and planning projects * Ability to work collaboratively in teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas and identifying issues * Demonstrate excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills. Utilize independent judgement. * Ability to provide a high level of customer service to faculty, staff, internal and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. * Experience with computer systems required, including Microsoft Office * Ability to travel to off-site locations. Additional Information #LI-AT1