Position Title: Project Manager

Employee Classification: Project Manager

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330000-ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  Elevate AI education at NMSU. Seeking an exceptional Project Manager to collaborate with the Principal Investigator, driving LTs4AI's success through strategic planning and execution.

Classification Summary:
Oversees projects. Assembles project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and is responsible for determining and acquiring resources needed. Must be familiar with the entire scope and requirements of project(s) and serves as liaison between team members and functional area management requesting project.

Classification Standard Duties:
Manages, coordinates, and facilitates projects or phases of a large or complex project. Develops integrated project plans and implementation schedules. May supervise or provide functional direction to staff and/or student employees. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Two (2) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the University's mission, vision and goals.; SKILLS:short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.; ABILITIES:develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The project manager will assist the Principal Investigator with running the LTs4AI project
a) Setting up and monitoring contracts, and expenditures.
b) Coordinating the project, timeline, and logistics for research activities.
c) Communicating with the project teams, partnering school districts, out-of-school time youth STEM programs, and the participants (teachers, district STEM leaders, and students via their families). Communicating with advisory board, facilitators, Agaric, Tools developer, and various vendors.
d) Conducting day-to-day financial operations of the project
e) Coordinating efforts of the Advisory Board members who serve as the external evaluators. Supporting AB chair Fred Martin in scheduling and coordinating meetings and work of the AB.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Adaline De Chenne, (575) 646-3901, dechenne@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.