Project Director II (Open to Internal Candidates Only)

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Manchester, MASSACHUSETTS
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Project Director II (Open to Internal Candidates Only)
Long Classification Title Project Director II
Campus Location Manchester
Department UNH CEPS Material Science Program
Summary of Position
This position will provide overall direction, management, and coordination for the four-year grant-funded Manchester CREATES the Future project, the Manchester Collaborative for Regenerative Medicine Education and Training for Engineers and Scientists of the Future (Manchester CREATES). The Project Director is responsible for coordinating day-to-day administrative, fiscal, and operational activities of special programs, projects, and events; provide professional administrative support independently, in accordance with priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications; and serve as main contact and resource person in support of the program. Working collaboratively with the project’s Faculty Principal Investigator, the Manchester School District, the University of New Hampshire faculty, staff, as well as the biofabrication industry in Manchester, the Project Director will facilitate the planning and implementation of all grant-supported activities, including teacher professional development, and summer and after-school STEM programs at Manchester School District area schools. The Project Director reports directly to the Principal Investigator with the overall goal to establish a robust pipeline from middle school to high school and beyond for the regenerative medicine and biofabrication (RM&B) industry in New Hampshire.
Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience 3-5 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PS4466FY24
Other minimum qualifications
  • Bachelor’s in Education or a STEM related field (biology, chemistry, bioengineering is a plus)
  • 3-5 years experience working in middle or high school setting as a teacher, administrator, or counselor OR in a similar education workforce development role
  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively and resourcefully
  • Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple and complex priorities
  • The ability to use tact and diplomacy in interactions with all relevant parties
  • A strong ethical code
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be open to feedback
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Education or a STEM related field (biology, chemistry, bioengineering is a plus)
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59908
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 21
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details


Posting Date 03/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
Closing Date 03/21/2024
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? Yes
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? Yes
Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type Grant Funded
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