| Job Description: |
The University of Florida is looking for a Project Manager I to support strategic initiatives across the Division of Enrollment Management. In this role, you will coordinate project intake, planning, execution, reporting, and process improvement efforts that advance UF’s enrollment goals.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Project Intake & Prioritization
- Gather, clarify, and document project requests and requirements.
- Support evaluation, prioritization, and tracking of project proposals.
- Ensure intake workflows are consistent, transparent, and aligned with EM leadership priorities.
Project Planning, Execution & Reporting
- Develop work plans, schedules, risk logs, and milestone trackers.
- Oversee smaller projects or project phases under supervision.
- Maintain project timelines, risks, issues, and action items.
- Prepare and present status reports and dashboards to stakeholders.
- Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements for visibility and decision‑making.
- Conduct post‑project assessments and refine project management tools and practices.
Process Optimization
- Document current and future workflows to identify inefficiencies.
- Recommend improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and user experience.
- Assist in developing policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
Change Management & Capacity Building
- Create project documentation, communications, templates, and training materials.
- Support onboarding and training for project teams and stakeholders.
- Promote adoption of project management and change management standards.
Engagement
- Participate in committees, working groups, and division initiatives.
- Engage in professional development and research emerging trends in enrollment management.
- Represent UF at meetings, forums, and professional association events.
- Support additional administrative duties and special projects as assigned.
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| Expected Salary: |
$65,000 annually
In addition, UF offers the following exceptional benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually)
- Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
For more information on benefits, please visit UFHR Benefits and Rewards (ufl.edu)
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| Preferred: |
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Two years of experience supporting cross-functional projects in higher education, private sector, or similarly complex environments.
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Demonstrated record of supporting project reporting and tracking activities, including maintaining schedules, milestones, risk and issue registers, and status documentation while supporting workflow automation to improve efficiency and visibility.
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Experience documenting, analyzing, and redesigning business processes to boost operational efficiency and user experience.
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Experience supporting project intake, prioritization, and requirements-gathering processes in alignment with leadership direction.
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Skill in creating clear project documentation, templates, communications, job aids, and training materials that drive consistent adoption of project management best practices.
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Working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, project teams, and leadership to communicate project status, issues, and next steps; and to drive progress toward project milestones and deliverables.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication and organization skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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CAPM (certification or equivalent project management certification, such as PMP or Scrum Master is preferred.
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