College Project Manager Senior - Military veterans preferred

2025-09-20
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleCollege Project Manager SeniorRequisition NumberRE51691Working TitleChild Welfare Project ManagerDepartment Name8T110:College of Social WorkWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level46Salary Range$52,021-85,800/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
repetitive motions typical of desk work: sitting/bending/typing/twisting; prolonged exposure to computer screen. lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 25lbs
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; some evenings and weekends on an as needed basis
Job Summary
Since 1938, CoSW has been a leader in higher education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways.

To assist in actualizing our mission, the CoSW is seeking candidates for the position of College Project Manager Senior. This position works in concert with senior college administrators, faculty, staff, and community partners to develop, conceptualize, implement, and oversee projects, programs, and initiatives related to Public Child Welfare Education.

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the daily activities to conceptualize, implement, and continually improve programs and projects related to educating students and professionals in the field of public child welfare. Further, this position is charged with ensuring program, contract and strategic plan goals and objectives are met, while conceptualizing innovative ways to ensure program and participant success. The Project Manager Senior is also responsible for the analysis of effectiveness and efficiencies related to programmatic outcomes as well as establishing functional policies and procedures. The position provides supervision and direction to other staff as well as serves as a liaison between Principal Investigators, the Director of Centers and Labs, CoSW Administration, and community partners and funders.

The successful candidate for this position will be knowledgeable about child welfare, program development and administration, and have the ability to work collaboratively with multiple and various partners.

This position is off campus at our Coldstream location.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experience
Project Management Credential preferred (or obtain within 6 months of starting position).
Deadline to Apply10/02/2025Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you currently have a Project Management Credential?
    • Yes
    • No
    • I'm in the process of obtaining one.

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




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