Job DescriptionNuclear Engineering in the Tickle College of Engineering located on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) campus, is seeking a Program Manager for a new consortium project. UTK is recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America's best places to work and offers competitive benefits that can be reviewed here:
UT Benefits This position serves as program manager to the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) Enabling Capabilities in Technology (TecH) Consortium within the Department of Nuclear Engineering (dnntech.utk.edu). The Consortium manager will ensure the quality implementation and execution of the project, including providing strategic guidance to consortium personnel, overseeing consortium communications, budget management, performance management, and managing relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
ResponsibilitiesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Strong interpersonal communication skills, including verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, persuasiveness, managerial, advising, mentoring, and counseling skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Software skills that can improve communication and efficiency.
- Strong planning, analysis, customer service, and problem solving skills.
- The ability to work well under pressure and consistently achieve deadlines.
- Demonstrated self-starter possessing the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Possess strong leadership qualities with the ability to lead and manage others.
- The ability to learn new software tools and incorporate them into program operations.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply applicable federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
- Ability to apply sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Advanced knowledge of university rules and regulations, protocols and procedures for budget, account, and fund management as well as personnel management.
- Knowledge of university-specific computer application programs.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
QualificationsRequired Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management or a field related to the position duties.
- Four or more years of experience in an environment with stringent rules and regulations, protocols and procedures for budget, account, and fund management as well as personnel management.
- Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques and human resource policies and procedures for staff and academic employees.
- Knowledge of a variety of administrative and operational activities such as project management, event planning, fundraising, risk management, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
- Knowledge of common computer application programs, including demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Education and Experience: - Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Management or a field related to the position duties.
- Previous experience managing federal sponsored projects.
Application Process: For full consideration, applicants must electronically submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, email, and phone number of three professional references.
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