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University of Arkansas

Junior Project Manager.

JUNIOR LEVEL
Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.” University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.” All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: 11/16/2026 Type of Position: Project Management Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: UAPG Administrative Staff Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Junior Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring assigned projects and activities within a major industry-sponsored program at the Arkansas Research Institute for Electronics Systems (ARIES). Working collaboratively with the Senior Project Manager, technical personnel, ARIES financial operations, and external partners, the Project Manager ensures that assigned project activities are completed on schedule, within established requirements, and in alignment with overall program objectives. The position independently develops, implements, and maintains project plans, schedules, milestone trackers, action-item registers, risk and issue logs, project dashboards, and deliverables records. The Project Manager estimates the time, personnel, and other resources required to complete assigned project activities and coordinates their allocation to meet established milestones and deliverables. The position monitors project progress, evaluates information provided by technical and business teams, identifies and resolves scheduling or coordination issues, and implements corrective actions as needed. The Project Manager conducts recurring project meetings, coordinates follow-up activities, and prepares project status reports and materials for management and sponsor reviews. In coordination with ARIES financial operations, the Project Manager monitors project budgets, analyzes expenditures and financial performance, identifies discrepancies, and coordinates resolution of issues affecting project costs, deliverables, and invoicing. The position reports directly to the ARIES Chief Operating Officer (COO) and works collaboratively with the Senior Project Manager to coordinate program priorities and resolve escalated issues while independently managing assigned projects and activities. This position requires frequent collaboration across technical teams, university administrative functions, and external partner organizations. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and effective professional working relationships are essential job duties. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, engineering, science, operations, finance, or a closely related field At least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in project management, program coordination, business operations, research administration, or related field Experience developing and implementing project plans, establishing priorities, managing schedules and milestones, and coordinating activities to meet project objectives Experience with common productivity and project-management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications. Preferred Qualifications: At least four years of project coordination, project management, engineering operations, business operations, financial administration, or technical program experience Experience supporting research, engineering, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, defense, aerospace, energy, or other technology-focused projects Experience supporting invoices, budgets, forecasts, procurement, deliverables, or other project financial and contractual activities Experience working with external customers, suppliers, subcontractors, or industrial partners CAPM, PMP coursework, or other project-management training or certification Experience in a university research environment or with sponsored research projects Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to independently collect, analyze, reconcile, and communicate project information accurately and on schedule Ability to identify and resolve project-related issues, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Qualification Equivalencies: Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above. Additional Information: This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance. Salary Information: $61,735.00 - commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Jason Serin, Chief of Operations, U of A Power Group, [email protected] All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity: N/A Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 4 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act was passed in 1990 and was amended in 1998 to form the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This law requires that certain institutions of higher education distribute to all current students and employees a copy of the required report, and to all prospective students and employees a summary of what is contained in the yearly report. The report is available on the Internet and may be downloaded and printed with Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher software. The software is free and may be downloaded from http://get.adobe.com/reader/ For prospective students and employees and all others who would like to obtain a copy of the yearly report but cannot print it from the Internet, a paper copy may be obtained by contacting the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions, Department of Human Resources or University Police. The report in its entirety is available on the Internet at: https://uapd.uark.edu/reports-and-logs/clery/index.php
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