locations
Orlando, FL (Main Campus)

time type
Full time

job requisition id
R107848

Student Success and Well-Being Center for Higher Education Innovation:

The Center for Higher Education Innovation at the University of Central Florida serves the Division of Student Success & Well-Being (SSWB) primarily by providing project management and program evaluation services to SSWB units. The Center's mission is to facilitate collaboration among all campus partners to proactively foster student success and well-being. It fulfills this mission by partnering with student success leaders and researchers at UCF and across the nation to inspire, develop, pilot, evaluate and disseminate projects, innovations, and research that improve higher education access, success, and post-completion achievements for all UCF students.

The Opportunity:

UCF’s Student Success and Well-Being Center for Higher Education is seeking applications for an Administrative Project Manager I. This position plays a crucial role in advancing the academic and institutional goals of the Division of Student Success and Well-Being by supporting initiatives that directly impact student success and well-being and promote a culture of innovation. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Higher Education Innovation, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects that support student success and well-being, while ensuring that they align with the University’s mission to unleash the potential of UCF Knights. This position will be hired as a University Innovation Alliance Fellow which is a rotating program designed to train up and coming leaders in student success and well-being.

This position is designed to be a two-year limited role with excellent opportunity for advanced placement upon completion.

This position/classification may be moved at management’s discretion within the SSWB division to a commensurate level position as determined by the Sr. Vice President of Student Success and Well-Being or his/her designee.

This is a visiting and renewable position. Visiting positions are based on circumstances, such funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. Position will be renewable up to four years.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

Determines and defines project stakeholders, scope, schedule, objectives, and work plan.

Predicts resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.

Plans and estimates costs based on scope of work and resource requirement.

Coordinate and lead project teams, ensuring clear communication and account.

Plans and estimates costs based on scope of work and resource requirements.

Coordinate and lead project teams, ensuring clear communication and accountability among team members.

Identifies obstacles and makes strategic adjustments as necessary.

Manages contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.

Provides solutions to obstacles that arise during project execution.

Provides regular project updates to various stakeholders regarding strategy, adjustments, and progress.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

Controls scope of projects, and keeps team on task with minimal variance from project objectives.

Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions as necessary.

Reviews project objectives and outcomes with stakeholders to ensure all deliverables have been achieved.

Completes all required organizational, contractual, and other types of documentation.

Develop and implement evaluation mechanisms to measure project success and impact on student success and well-being metrics.

Prepare and present regular progress reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Innovation:

Foster a culture of innovation by identifying and implementing best practices, emerging technologies, and creative solutions in higher education.

Budget Management:

Create and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree

Four years or more of project management experience in student success at a higher education institution

Additional Application Materials Required:

Please include resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a visiting and renewable position. Visiting positions are based on circumstances, such funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. Position will be renewable up to four years.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

Retirement savings options 

Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

Education assistance 

Flexible work environment 

And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department
Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Center for Higher Education Innovation

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday: In-office / Thursday-Friday: Remote)

Type of Appointment
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary
$56,030.00 to $60,000.

Job Posting End Date
05-20-2024-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

To apply: We’re seeking qualified individuals with the passion and talent to help UCF fulfill its mission to become the nation’s best research university and provide high-quality higher education. Apply with us directly at https://ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers . Reference this CFEC Job Board posting when applying.