Project Manager

Department: Lundquist College of Business, Office of the Dean
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $68,000 - $73,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

August 4, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A resume/CV.
2. A cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum, and if applicable, preferred qualifications for the position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers as part of the application process. Any application missing the above documents/information may be considered incomplete. In order to ensure consideration, please submit your application materials prior to or on the listed review date.

Lundquist is interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications--use your application to let us know what excites you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

To receive a copy of the full position description, please send an email to lundquisthr@uoregon.edu.

Department Summary

Since 1914 the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business has taught its students the critical skills they need to think for themselves, to be leaders in a dynamic world, and to make better decisions on behalf of the people and resources they manage. We are a top business school with a unique mission and vision that draws strength from our links to the Pacific Rim and the distinctive qualities of Oregon culture: innovation, sustainability, active lifestyles, financial stewardship, and respect for individuality and diversity within an increasingly global community.

Position Summary

The Project Manager plays a critical role in driving the successful delivery of assigned projects in collaboration with College administrators and stakeholders. They are dedicated to implementing standardized project management methodologies, processes, and tools, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness throughout. This position involves overseeing and coordinating with other project resources and support personnel as needed.

The Project Manager regularly exercises independent judgment and possesses a deep understanding of the University of Oregon, its programs, and personnel. They handle numerous sensitive and confidential matters and are instrumental in fostering positive relationships both internally and externally while effectively managing multiple projects within strict timelines.

Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Finance & Administration and receiving evaluation input from other office administrators, the Project Manager plays a pivotal role in driving impactful outcomes within the University.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree and five years of experience in project management within a large, complex organization OR
• A combination of equivalent education and experience totaling nine years.

Professional Competencies

• Effective and professional written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex information and to effectively present information to various university stakeholders including senior leadership, faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to solve problems and respond to a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert-level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions.
• Expertise in working effectively and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Proven ability to be effective in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Project management, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage details of multiple and complex projects within firm schedules.
• Ability to meet deadlines, anticipate needs, manage and prioritize multiple tasks or projects, follow through, and work independently without supervision, while handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Self-motivated, punctual, reliable, organized, and flexible. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy and to use sound judgment and initiative