UNC Greensboro

Position Number 998890

Functional Title Project Manager for Enrollment Management and Academic Affairs

Position Type Staff

Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Project Manager will report through Information Technology Services (ITS) but will be dedicated to supporting the needs of Enrollment Management and Academic Affairs (EM & AAF). This position will be focused on managing EM & AAF’s pipeline of key business and IT initiatives to help ensure that work gets properly prioritized, resourced, and completed on time and within budget. This position will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to help ensure that the technology needs of EM & AAF are met.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading complex multi-disciplinary projects to deliver solutions that achieve the stated business objectives outlined in the project charter. This position will have overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables, which includes applying techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management. The project manager will provide day-to-day direction to a cross-functional project team and regular project status updates to EM & AAF and ITS leadership

Minimum Qualifications

Mid to late career with Master’s degree and 2-4 yrs experience; or Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 yrs experience; or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Experience with being a Technical PM Team lead.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and with ServiceNow.
• 7-10 years of experience in project management.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level academic affairs and enrollment management operations.
• Experience with project management methodology and frameworks.
• Experience with managing cross-functional teams that support enterprise-wide capabilities.
• Experience with receiving and analyzing information, formulating work plans, preparing written material, and articulating goals and action plans.
• Experience with managing multiple project streams.
• Experience influencing and inspiring people to work toward a common goal by exhibiting positive leadership qualities.
• Effective listening and communication skills across executive, mid-level management, and business area teams.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range Salary commensurate with experience

Org #-Department Info Technology Services - 23101

Job Open Date 05/12/2025

For Best Consideration Date 05/15/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA Exempt

Percentage Of Time 20

Key Responsibility

Defining and documenting the project plan, including requirements analysis, scope definition, resource planning, schedule managing milestone/deliverable targets, risks, and project closure.

Essential Tasks

• Works effectively with EM & AAF and ITS stakeholders to confirm project requirements, define the project scope, plan for resources, schedule milestone/deliverable targets, and proactively identify project risks.
• Develops appropriate project artifacts including schedule, resource plan, and communication plans using defined tools and methodologies.
• Identifies and manages the triple constraint of time, scope, and cost and report as appropriate.
• Identifies potential changes in project scope, issues and risks and devises contingency plans.

Percentage Of Time 70

Key Responsibility

Manage project execution to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and at the expected level of quality, driving all documentation, managing issues and change management processes, procuring and assigning resources to project tasks, coordinating communication across teams, and conducting work quality meetings.

Essential Tasks

• Ensures deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and at the expected level of quality. Drives project documentation, creates status reports, and manages change control processes.
• Forecasts issues and status, and monitors task completion and milestones relative to the plan. Identifies roadblocks, performs research into project-related issues, and makes recommendations to change plans to reduce risk or get the project back on track.
• Procures and assigns resources to project tasks and adjusts as needed.
• Coordinates communication across cross-functional teams and enables strong collaboration between team members and clients.

Percentage Of Time 5

Key Responsibility

Divisional policies, procedures, and professional development

Essential Tasks

• Adhere to all divisional policies and procedures relevant to your role.
• Maintain certifications and stay informed about current industry trends and best practices.

Percentage Of Time 5

Key Responsibility

Other tasks as assigned

Essential Tasks

• Supports the adoption of standardized project processes and tools.
• Supports projects post-deployment.
• Builds and maintains relationships with EM & AAF and ITS project stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver project updates to the EM & AAF Portfolio, Campus Technology Initiatives Team, and Banner User Group.

Physical Effort Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Sitting - F

Work Environment Inside - C

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