Project Manager for Strategic Partnership

Computer Education & Training

The Project Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Leadership, Career, and Workforce Development, with a primary focus on advancing the work of the Advanced Workforce Center (AWC) and Strategic Partnerships. This position is responsible for coordinating, tracking, and supporting cross-functional projects that align workforce development initiatives, employer partnerships, and institutional priorities.

The Project Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders across academic units, enrollment management, career services, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, comfort working with data and systems, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects related to workforce development initiatives, employer partnerships, and AWC programming
• Develop and maintain project timelines, task lists, deliverables, and documentation
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, capture notes, and track action items to ensure follow-through
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks and escalate issues as appropriate

Strategic Partnerships Support

• Assist with the coordination and tracking of strategic partnership activities, including employer engagement, MOUs, and program launches
• Serve as a point of coordination between internal teams and external partners to ensure clear communication and alignment
• Support reporting and documentation related to partnership performance and outcomes

Data, Reporting & Systems

• Maintain accurate project and partnership records using Salesforce CRM and related systems
• Develop basic reports, trackers, and dashboards using Excel and Salesforce to support decision-making
• Ensure data integrity and timely updates across systems

Communication & Documentation

• Draft clear, professional written communications, including project updates, summaries, and internal documentation
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and reports for leadership as needed
• Support consistent communication across project teams and stakeholders

Continuous Improvement & Professional Development

• Apply project management best practices and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and workflows
• Demonstrate a willingness to pursue professional development and certification in project management and continuous improvement methodologies, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Scrum or Agile certifications, and Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or equivalent), as supported by the department
• Stay current on emerging tools, frameworks, and best practices relevant to project management, workforce development, and partnership-driven work

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

40 hours/week M-F

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, initiatives, or complex workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas, and basic data analysis
• Experience using or willingness to learn Salesforce CRM or similar customer relationship management systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience working in higher education, workforce development, or partnership-driven environments
• Familiarity with project management methodologies or tools
• Prior experience supporting cross-functional teams or external partners

Salary Range: $65,000-$82,000
Grade: GGS-011
University Title: Administrative Consultant I
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
• Cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.