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About Us Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion. Location Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Department Information At Kennesaw State University, the Division of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Excellence (OLI) is tasked with enhancing efficiency, productivity, and overall performance across all departments and units, creating a culture of leadership, and promoting a welcoming campus climate in pursuit of continuous growth and improvement. Job Summary Serves as a hands-on project manager who works with division and college leadership teams to deliver project management, portfolio management, and implementation support for key strategic initiatives. Manages large-scale, enterprise-level projects that align to university strategic priorities. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and efficient implementation of enterprise-level initiatives. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Manages the planning, design, execution, and implementation of large-scale projects, programs, and change initiatives 2. Manages changes to project plan, schedule, cost, and scope 3. Identifies critical path decisions and communicates to project stakeholders 4. Provides guidance and support to project team and managers 5. Builds and maintains relationships with campus partners 6. Collaborates with project team members in making strategic decisions when appropriate 7. Defines, tracks, assesses, and communicates the value and impact of projects through value assessment surveys and case study development 8. Develops regular project status reports for both project sponsors and strategic implementation committees 9. Conducts presentations related to project management 10. Engages in change management within the scope of unit projects 11. Responsible for portfolio management across unit projects Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field. Required Experience Five (5) years of direct project management experience. Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Project Management Professional Certification Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Preferred Experience Experience with project management software solutions Experience in higher education Proposed Salary The budgeted salary range is $84,180 to $95,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Demonstrated ability to facilitate project planning and progress sessions Able to work within a matrix organization structure Able to foster teamwork Able to develop and mentor others Able to mentor and support the professional growth and development of team members Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of project management methodology and familiarity with major project management approaches SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, portfolio management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) Strong critical thinking skills Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, . Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel Background Check * Standard Enhanced * Education Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. 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