Project manager - part time (title iii/grant-funded)

Caldwell University invites applications for a part-time (up to 17.5 hours/week) Project Manager (Title III/Grant-Funded). Reporting to the Vice President for IA, Strategic Planning & Scholarship, the Project Manager will be responsible for the oversight of the grant and for managing day-to-day operations; coordinating and maintaining financial records; preparing budget reports and periodic reports on the goals and achievements of the grant to the Department of Education/Department of Labor; coordinating activities with the program evaluator; and organizing project data, records, contracts, and agreements. Ensuring that all grant operations remain congruent with the goals of overall institutional development. Establish grant timelines and oversee the timely completion of grant activities. Collaborating with academic and non-academic unit leaders and project personnel to ensure timely completion of all project activities, objectives, and goals. Provide oversight and guidance to faculty and staff working on the grant activities. Tracking project expenses and maintaining control over the budget, in collaboration with the Finance Department. Monitoring project budget. Preparing fiscal/technical reports for both Caldwell University and granting agencies. Overseeing all external contract arrangements from initial bid to operation to execution. Participating in the recruitment process for all project personnel, in collaboration with Human Resources, Academic Affairs, and Institutional Advancement. Working with a project evaluator to assess and evaluate all grant projects. Remaining current on Title III and US DOE/DOL policies and grant terms/conditions and ensuring grant compliance. Attend monthly meetings organized by the Program Officer. Maintain working relationship with the Program Officer.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in project management or a related field. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organization, communication, collaboration, and time management skills. Interest and ability to learn new skills.

To apply: Caldwell University offers the following benefits to part-time employees that include: 50% tuition remission, Paid sick leave, Retirement Savings: 403(b) supplemental retirement annuity plan. Caldwell University is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, staff and students who will further the traditions, goals and core values of the University in support of our Catholic Dominican mission, vision, and strategic plan. Caldwell seeks employees who are committed to contributing to an energetic welcoming atmosphere. Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 36 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today’s global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life. For more information about Caldwell University, visit caldwell.edu. Caldwell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.