Project Manager

Inside Higher Ed

Date: 3 days ago
City: Lawrence, KS
Contract type: Full time

Position OverviewThe Project Manager position plans and oversees School of Pharmacy initiatives. Under moderate supervision this position manages, develops, directs, and elevates projects and plans, utilizing accepted project management methodologies. Creates project life cycles, works with key school personnel to understand budgets, navigate resource requirements, lead change management processes, complete risk management analyses, and for key milestones and communication mechanisms.

This is a full-time, 12-month, staff position. This position will work on the KU Lawrence campus.Job Description

20% - Project Planning & Scope

Defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and creating detailed plans to track progress.

20% - Schedule & Budget Management

Creating schedules, setting milestones, and managing project costs to ensure project stays within budget. Ability to multitask across multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders.

15% - Documentation

Maintain comprehensive project documentation. Track project milestones and adjusting plans as needed.

15% - Risk Mitigation

Identifying potential issues and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.

15% - Team Leadership & Communication

Coordinating internal resources, mentoring team members, and acting as the main point of contact for stakeholders. Open to collaboration and feedback.

10% - Quality Assurance

Ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements

5% - Other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, management or related field or an Associate's degree and two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • One (1) year of experience in project management in academia or academic setting or related field.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials and work history.
  • Previous experience that required collaboration, leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications in such as Project Management Professional (PMP).
  • A Masters degree in higher education or business.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills as evidenced by application materials.
  • Track record of delivering projects on time as evidenced by application materials.
  • Work experience that required the ability to be hands-on, self-driven, highly motivated, and team-oriented as evidenced by application materials.

Additional Candidate InstructionsA Complete Application Includes

  • Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
  • Resume/CV
  • List of three (3) professional references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Monday, June 22nd and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact Information to ApplicantsHannah Cox

***email_hidden*** Salary RangeStarting at $71,000Application Review BeginsMonday June 22, 2026Anticipated Start DateMonday August 17, 2026Apply to Job

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