Project Manager

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us! 

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

BASIC FUNCTION:

Reporting to Chief Strategy Officer and as a key member of the Howard Forward Team, the Project Manager will actively assist with the implementation of the University’s strategic plan. This position will have the following primary responsibilities: 1) manage the data analysis and data visualization process, providing assessments of the areas for improvement in and recommendations on how it can be improved; 2) track initiatives implementation progress and update the Howard Forward interactive Strategic Plan SharePoint website accordingly; and 3) publicize progress in coordination with the Office of University Communications to the University’s internal and external communities.

In addition, the position will also regularly develop reports as needed for decision support and/or leadership presentations.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

No supervisory responsibilities

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts to include senior and executive administrators, Board of Trustees, faculty, students and staff.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Continually enhance the presentation and content of the Howard Forward Strategic Plan website to update the community of implementation progress
• Maintain and load data to keep existing report visualizations fresh on the Howard Forward website
• Analyze survey data and data from other sources utilizing statistical methods, when appropriate
• Design, develop and produce interactive graphics of structured content and data for publication to website
• Create and maintain RDBMS systems to store and build visualizations for internal and external consumption
• Prepare presentations to update executive leadership, and the internal and external community on Howard Forward progress
• In collaboration with the Office of University Communications, draft content for HU Communication blasts and publications
• Monitor, track and respond to data requests from both internal and external audiences
• Assist in the preparation of Howard Forward meeting and conference presentations and present data, when needed
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work as a part of a team, completing projects in a fast-paced environment, error-free and on short-deadlines
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, comfortable managing through ambiguity and change
• Big picture thinker, connects disparate ideas to develop strategies to solve problems
• Ability to gather data, be analytical, and problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal and cross functional-collaboration skills
• Strong ability to write clearly, engagingly and authoritatively
• Strong data analysis skills, with strength to draw conclusions from the data and present these in accurate and user-friendly formats for diverse audiences
• Three or more years of experience in data analytics and visual presentation, and website design
• Mastery of Office 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Demonstrated mastery of creating informative and engaging data vi