Academic Project and Conference Manager
The Community Solution Education System
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to initiate, plan, and execute academic projects
- Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure on-time delivery
- Coordinate resources, including personnel and materials, to support project goals
- Plan and oversee the University Learning Experience, academic retreats, symposia, and workshops
- Manage all aspects of conference logistics, including venue selection, registration, catering, and audiovisual needs
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to create conference programs and schedules
- Develop and manage budgets for projects and conferences
- Monitor expenses, track revenue, and prepare financial reports
- Seek funding opportunities and grants to support academic initiatives
- Identify and select vendors, contractors, and service providers
- Negotiate contracts and agreements
- Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Collect feedback and evaluations from participants to assess the success of projects and conferences
- Conduct After Activity Reviews for use in future planning
- Prepare comprehensive post-event reports for university leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Master's degree preferred)
- Previous experience in project management and event planning, preferably in higher education
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Creativity and the ability to think strategically
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits
- generous paid time-off
- medical and dental coverage
- company-paid life and disability insurance
- retirement plan with employer contribution
- multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development
- regular employee appreciation events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementevent planningbudget managementfinancial reportingcontract negotiationvendor selectiontimeline developmentresource coordinationlogistics managementgrant writing
Soft Skills
organizational skillstime-management skillscommunication abilitiesinterpersonal skillscreativitystrategic thinkingattention to detailproblem-solving skillsindependenceteam collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree