School of Nursing, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

The Project Manager will oversee the day to day operations of the AHEAD-RN project and outreach activities. In addition, the position will manage the budget and develop reports for HRSA and the School of Nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the facilitation of employment information for graduate students; and assist in the recruitment of students from the urban/rural areas to the BSN program.

Assist in the development and deployment of marketing; develop and maintain trainee database; assist in the creation of AHEAD-RN video modules; assist in the monitoring and evaluation of traineeship orientation and learning modules; assist in the assignment of traineeship students to specific AHEAD-RN clinical sites; and assist in the selection of traineeship students and setting up experiences for trainees.

Develop feedback cycle tools to improve the quality of clinical experiences with the project evaluator; obtain bids on simulation software and purchase all equipment and supplies.

Assist with scheduling annual conferences for precepting and cultural competency; assist in program development with making all logistical arrangements; develop and execute marketing plan; assist in the development of the virtual learning environment and schedule standardized patient actors to record digital learning modules.

Schedule and record minutes for all grant related meetings; assist with obtaining student grades/course evaluations for assessment of student learning; assist the Evaluator in surveying students and faculty and maintaining data.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office/Office 365.

• Knowledge of a variety of computer programs (SON uses Typhon to track student clinical information, SHAREPOINT) and understanding of SPSS or an associated program.

• Knowledge of grant management, purchasing processes, and maintaining program records.

• Knowledge of the fiscal aspect of large projects including the maintenance of program ledgers and management of all resources.

Review of applications will begin November 13, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business, Education, Social Work, or Psychology and two years of experience in management.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education and with federal grants; knowledge of HRSA grant requirements; and knowledge of reporting or program activity and budgeting.

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.