Project UNITED Project Manager

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Job Description:

Primary Function: Works with internal project staff and external stakeholders to accomplish grant research goals; assists in conference proposals for professional conferences related to TESOL; contributes to research design and implementation; conducts secondary research and literature reviews; works in coordination with departmental and non-departmental staff to achieve grant project outcomes, including recruitment of project participants, collaboration with external grant partners, design and implementation of online professional development for Iowa teachers, and collaborating with external evaluators; coordinates internal and external financial reporting and documentation; assists with budget planning, documentation, financial analysis and quarterly reporting; supervises and assists graduate assistants with grant research and academic writing; and mentors graduate assistants in conducting field-specific systematic literature reviews.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in TESOL, Spanish, or related field; demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of TESOL required. Higher education work experience preferred.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific
Type of Position: Term
Service Schedule: Calendar Year; part-time (30 hours per week)

Application Instructions:

Applications received by June 4, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:
$35,568 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 118
Pay Basis: Salary

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