Program Manager
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 72 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.Job DescriptionProgram Management 40%
- Directs day to day operations of the Kansas NSF EPSCoR Office, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and university policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Provides programmatic and administrative support to the Director, including implementation of policies, budget coordination, proposal development, and assumption of delegated responsibilities as assigned.
- Serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with NSF, participating universities, state agencies, legislators, and other external stakeholders.
- Coordinates planning and logistics for program related meetings and events, including advisory committees, proposal review panels, and the Annual NSF EPSCoR Symposium.
- Prepares and submits required project and program reports, including annual NSF progress reports, and maintains data necessary for evaluations, assessments, and site visits.
- Administers internal funding and proposal processes, including development and distribution of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), coordination of external reviews, and preparation of award documentation.
- Shares responsibility with Office of Research for all financial, accounting, budgeting, financial compliance, and reporting functions. To meet this responsibility, must interpret financial policies and procedures for implementation, execution, and auditing purposes for Kansas NSF EPSCoR, a statewide initiative based at the University of Kansas funded primarily by the National Science Foundation.
- Performs complex technical analysis and financial reporting for varied and complex sources of funding for Kansas NSF EPSCoR Program. Conducts various statistical analyses and modeling involving financial data.
- Researches and prepares variance analysis explanations to inform explanations to program staff and Director. Provides suggested changes to address these variances.
- Works closely with Shared Service Center and Office of Research staff on day-to-day financial management of Kansas NSF EPSCoR programs including cost share, subaward, and expenditure monitoring as necessary.
- Corresponds with financial staff at subaward institutions to implement the Kansas EPSCoR programs.
- Initiates financial changes as necessary to ensure accounting and sponsored project management principles are followed.
- Works with Kansas NSF EPSCoR Director to develop a strategic plan for program and financial operations. Produces financial data scenarios to model short and long-range strategic plans (tasks may include revenue forecasting, expenditure trend analysis, resource allocation models and development of financial strategies to accomplish deliverables).
- Works with Office of Research to prepare budgetary forecasts and reports from the financial systems to support progress toward financial strategic goals. Develops reports as necessary to inform and advise Kansas NSF EPSCoR Director on financial risk management and program financial health.
- Provides leadership/guidance on business processes and/or suggestions to ensure strategic planning and forecasts are met.
- Assists with materials for annual stakeholder, advisory, and other Kansas NSF EPSCoR meetings.
- Assists with sponsor reporting as necessary.
- Other activities as necessary to support Kansas NSF EPSCoR Director.
- Flexibility to attend conferences, workshops and meetings that may require travel and overnight stay.
- Bachelors' degree (business, accounting, English, communications, STEM) or 3 years relavent experience.
- Two years experience in management of large projects involving multiple stakeholders across multiple sectors.
- Two years experience in the development and administration of budgets and accounts, including financial forecasting, reporting, and/or analysis.
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Excellent written communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials.
- Experience in organizing and implementing conferences, workshops and meetings, as evidenced by application materials.
- Two years experience in data analysis and the preparation of reports from multiple data sets.
- Administrative experience in working with National Science Foundation policy, proposal development, budget guidelines, reporting requirements, and general grants management.
- Experience and understanding of budget and accounting policies, procedures, and on-line financial systems at the University of Kansas and its Office of Research.
- Experience in collecting data and producing financial reports.
- Coursework in accounting.
- resume or CV
- cover letter explaining how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
- list of three professional references
Organization
Working at the University of Kansas
Join the University of Kansas, and you’ll become part of a Jayhawk family that spans the globe. Wear your KU shirt in London, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, Nairobi or anywhere else, and you will likely hear a resounding “Rock Chalk!” from a stranger. Of course, the appropriate response is an enthusiastic “Jayhawk!” Because, after all, they’re not really strangers, they’re family.
The Jayhawk community is united by more than 150 years of tradition and by our commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, transforming the academic experience, and creating solutions through innovative research. KU’s mission is to lift students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world.
The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university and one of just 66 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). We consistently earn high rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university.
KU faculty and staff embrace our role as the state’s flagship university, AAU member and R1 institution that serves the state, nation and world. We celebrate the energy and compassion that infuse the Jayhawk spirit; and, we remain true to KU’s historic values: the elevating force of education, the transformative power of research and the healing power of service.
Instruction
KU offers a broad array of undergraduate and graduate study programs, and we fulfill our mission through academic and research programs of international distinction, coupled with outstanding libraries, teaching museums and information technology. These resources enrich the academic experience for students from all 50 states and 112 countries, and provide enrichment resources for KU faculty and staff.
Research
The university attains high levels of research productivity and recognizes that faculty are part of a network of scholars and academicians that shape a discipline as well as teach it. KU staff are integral to our research success, participating in and supporting discoveries that expand knowledge and improve lives.
Service
The university and our employees serve society through research, teaching and the preservation and dissemination of knowledge. KU's academic programs, arts facilities and public programs provide cultural enrichment opportunities for the larger community. And, KU offers educational, research and service programs throughout the state. KU employees are encouraged to participate in and serve the campus and surrounding communities in a way that is meaningful to them.
International Dimension
KU offers more than 100 programs of international study and cooperative research for KU students and faculty at sites around the world. The university offers teaching and research that draw upon and contribute to the most advanced developments throughout the United States and abroad. At the same time, KU's extensive international ties support economic development in Kansas.
Values
The University of Kansas, our students and employees are committed to excellence. We foster a multicultural, inclusive environment in which the dignity and rights of individuals are respected. Intellectual diversity, integrity and disciplined inquiry in the search for knowledge are of paramount importance.
Our City and State
KU sits atop Mt. Oread in the center of Lawrence, a town full of natural beauty and culture. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine named Lawrence one of the best college towns in the United States. Lawrence is home to more than 100,000 people, and has a charming, Midwestern friendliness that welcomes visitors and celebrates diversity. In addition to KU, Lawrence is home to Haskell Indian Nations University, the premiere tribal university in the United States.
Lawrence’s historic and thriving downtown features restaurants, nightlife and local shops offering unique finds that you won’t find anywhere else. The town has more than 50 parks, an encompassing mixed-use trail, and quick access to biking/hiking trails along the Kansas River and around Clinton Lake. A five-minute drive from Lawrence, Clinton Lake offers fishing, boating, beaches, camping and other outdoor activities.
Located just 40 minutes west of Kansas City, Lawrence offers the appeal of a mid-size, suburban town with quick access to the amenities of a large city, including an international airport. The Kansas City metro area is home to world-class museums and cultural activities, Jazz clubs and other nightlife venues, expansive shopping options, and exciting professional sports with the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Sporting KC.
Kansas is in the center of the country, making it convenient and cost effective to fly or drive to destinations throughout the United States. Far from flat, the Flint Hills, just 90 minutes from Lawrence, offer panoramic vistas that showcase the breathtaking beauty of America.
Making KU Your Home
Something about Lawrence is magnetic. Long-time residents are never surprised when a KU student or employee from out of state decides to make Lawrence their permanent home. And, even those who do leave often find themselves returning to “the nest” at some point in the future. In fact, Lawrence has been named by several publications as one of the best places to retire.
At the University of Kansas, you’ll join a global Jayhawk family and find a place to call home.
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