Trulaske College of Business Project Manager

The Trulaske College of Business

The Trulaske College of Business Project Manager will report directly to the Trulaske College of Business, Sr. Dean to oversee the development and execution of key strategic projects within the Trulaske College of Business. This role will facilitate collaboration across departments, faculty, and staff, ensuring that projects are efficiently managed, communicated, and tracked. The manager will also play a pivotal role in sourcing funding opportunities, coordinating the development of grant proposals, and fostering external partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the college by promoting engagement with alumni, friends, and community partners.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Manage and monitor projects to ensure alignment with institutional goals and strategic priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project scopes.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, faculty, and staff, ensuring clear communication, collaboration, and timely sharing of project information.
• Organize regular project status meetings, prepare reports, and track project progress.
• Develop and implement a tracking system to measure project outcomes and milestones.
• Create and maintain a dashboard to monitor key project metrics and deliverables, providing updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to develop competitive and impactful grant proposals.
• Source external entities for writing and submission of grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and strategic goals.
• Research and identify new funding sources, keeping the college informed about emerging opportunities.
• Promote engagement and collaboration by building strong relationships with alumni, friends, community partners, and industry leaders.
• Actively support initiatives that encourage the involvement of external partners in Trulaske College activities and strategic projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Experience with stewardship, strong organizational skills, and ability to work autonomously.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $78,000

Grade: GGS 10

University Title: SENIOR PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR

Cover letter and resume

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.