Job Title

Project Manager II (IFSRC)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,389.18 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Integrated Food Security Research Center (IFSRC) at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is committed to including stakeholders to identify unique and sustainable solutions to food insecurity locally, nationally and globally. The Project Manager II position will be instrumental in facilitating communication and collaboration between our organization and external research partners. The Project Manager will also be responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and assisting with the management of multiple projects, and laboratory, as well as field activities.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain strong, productive relationships with stakeholders, including external funding agencies, academic institutions, foundations, research organizations, and industry experts. Serve as the primary point of contact between the IFSRC, community-based partners, stakeholders, and funding agencies, facilitating open and clear communication channels to ensure project objectives are met. Engage with stakeholders such as funding agency representatives, project leaders, foundations, industry, educational institutions, NGOs, alumni, and college advisory board members to provide updates on project progress and ensure alignment with program goals.

• Monitor collaborative projects and oversee project investigators (PIs) to ensure goals are met. Coordinate all aspects of externally funded collaborative research and infrastructure development projects, including timelines, deliverables, reports, and resource allocation, to ensure projects are executed efficiently and meet defined goals. Organize daily activities related to collaborative projects and partnerships based on the goals of the center.

• Maintain detailed program documentation, including contracts, agreements, and progress reports, ensuring compliance with all project requirements. Prepare, develop and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders to effectively communicate project status, findings, and outcomes/impacts of partnered projects. Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports as needed.

• Be proactive in identifying potential challenges and issues in the research and infrastructure development processes and work collaboratively with internal and external teams to find effective solutions. Develop functional linkages between research and other mission areas, such as academics/student success and extension outreach. Establish, maintain, and promotes a social media presence for the Center to increase the visibility of IFSRC activities both within and external to the University.

• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

• Five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in Food and Nutrition Sciences and/or Public Health.

• Master’s degree in Science (General Biology) and Business Management or equivalent in a related field.

• Ability to read and interpret scientific literature.

• Proven experience in project management, coordination, and external relationship management.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Exceptional interpersonal and human relationship skills to foster collaboration and build strong and sustainable partnerships.

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

  Job Posting Close Date:

• 07/15/2024

  Required Attachments:

  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

  Application Submission Guidelines:

  All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

  The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

  Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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