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Project Manager I, Advancement Systems - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis
West Campus West Bldg, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2026
💰 $112,700/yr($65,900/yr$112,700/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Project Manager I, Advancement Systems will report to the Director, Project Management, and be responsible for directing and managing project work. The PM I will help guide and keep tasks on schedule, within scope, and will utilize different methodologies within the project as needed.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Management

  • Develops and manages work breakdown structure (WBS).
  • Develops and updates project plans, including information such as project objectives, technologies, information specifications, and schedules.
  • Prepare project status reports.
  • Establishes and executes project communication plans.
  • Monitors and tracks project milestones and deliverables.
  • Confers with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Schedule and facilitate meetings related to projects.

Perform other duties as assigned.


Working Conditions:


Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

  • Typically Sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

  • Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
  • Prior experience in advancement/development systems or a higher education technology environment.
  • Experience managing project(s) that resulted in providing a new service.
  • Project management experience in IT.

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $65,900 - $78,000. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Analytical Work, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service, Deadline Management, Goal-Oriented, Interact with All Levels of Management, ITIL Framework, Leadership, Lead Work, Learning Quickly, Matrix Management, Problem Resolution, Project Management, Project Management Software (PMS), Technical Knowledge, Working Independently

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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