Description:
Project Management Specialist
The Eberly College of Arts & Sciences (ECAS) at West Virginia University (www.wvu.edu), invites nominations, and applications for the position of Project Management Specialist. The Project Management Specialist works under the direction of the ECAS Director of Sponsored Awards.
Responsibilities:
The Project Management Specialist will perform research administration and support faculty researchers in the preparation of electronic applications, budgets for external funding, and research compliance. This position partners with researchers in providing a considerable amount of guidance in preparing/developing accurate budgets and budget spreadsheets, verifying compliance with state, federal, university and sponsor guidelines; managing timelines and competing sponsor deadlines; monitoring and informing faculty of pertinent requirements, regulations, and laws; performing review of project proposal applications to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with all required documentation; and analyzing data and reports. Please refer to the following website to view the full job description: http://employmentservices.hr.wvu.edu/wvu_jobs .
Qualifications/Experience:
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelors degree in Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Business or related field. Masters degree preferred. The candidate will possess two years of related experience in budget development and management; working as part of anadministrative team; and fostering and maintaining research compliance. The successful applicant must possess excellent communication and project management skills.
Information:
West Virginia University is the flagship institution of the state of West Virginia and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral high research university. As the primary
land-grant institution in West Virginia with teaching, research, and engagement at the forefront of its mission, it attracts over $152 million in externally funded projects annually. WVU is within easy traveling distance of Washington, D.C. to the east, Pittsburgh to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus to the west. WVU’s home, Morgantown, West Virginia, has been ranked as the Number One Small City in America by BizJournals, and 5th Best Small Metro by Forbes making it an ideal place to live and work.
The Eberly College of Arts & Sciences (http://eberly.wvu.edu) is the largest college at West Virginia University. The college has 356 full-time faculty and 99 classified staff in 30 academic departments, programs, and centers in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Applications:
Please email cover letter, detailed resume, and the names, addresses and phones numbers of three references to Lori Blasinsky at Lori.Blasinsky@mail.wvu.edu . Please call 304-293-4611 if you have any questions related to this announcement. Review of applications will begin on February 29, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start dateis May 16, 2012.
West Virginia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. WVU is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes nominations and applications from all qualified individuals. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.
