Senior Project Manager

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.

 

About the College

CSUN’s Tseng College provides advanced professional education to undergraduate, graduate, international and midcareer students. With more than $34 million in revenue, the College is a leading provider of professional degrees, certificates and custom-designed programs. Known for its premier support services, the College employs an administrative staff of more than 65 full-time employees and over 25 part-time student administrative support assistants.

The College is nationally recognized for providing programs with formats, delivery modes and locations that address the needs and constraints facing working professionals and their organizations. It works closely with businesses, communities, agencies and international partners to design and deliver programs that meet unique organizational needs and goals. To learn more about Tseng College go to https://go.csun.edu/aboutCSUN.

 

 

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Senior Project Manager coordinates projects bridging CSUN with external and internal stakeholders, develops programs, budgets, builds key relationships, conducts research, analyzes data, and creates impactful communications aligned with CSUN’s and the Tseng College’s strategic goals.

• Coordinates projects that bridge between CSUN and external partners and audiences.
• Creates the program development and planning for some projects.
• Conducts and manages various research components of assigned projects.
• Performs basic data coding and data analysis to highlight trends and actionable insights.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in communications, project management, public relations, marketing, creative writing, journalism, public administration, or related field, required. Master’s degree or above is preferred.
• Demonstrated success with five or more years managing complex projects, particularly involving senior-level stakeholders, preferably within higher education or non-profit settings.
• Project management experience in higher education or a non-profit context, especially with grant management, is a plus. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder (donor, sponsor, member, partner, public) relations development and management is preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Understanding of research design, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques. Ability to present research trends in a clear and concise manner through various communication modalities, including reports and presentations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain significant stakeholder relationships, demonstrating expertise in public relations and engagement with high-level external and internal contacts.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, and the ability to present findings clearly and effectively through multiple communication channels.
• Extensive professional writing experience, with proficiency in grant writing, proposal development, and creating targeted marketing and communication materials.
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate and innovate effectively, showing strong judgement and adaptability across diverse professional contexts and stakeholders.

 

 Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: Admin Analyst Specialist / 1038/ Grade 3
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: