The associate project manager will be responsible for management of research and technical assistance services within the center. The individual will also contribute to the administrative support for financial and HR activities in the center in collaboration with OERC leadership and college personnel. The OERC is a unit of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at the Ohio State University.

The associate project manager will be responsible for tasks related to project development, tracking, and completion. The activities will focus on management of external contract/grant submissions, data, and technical assistance projects with clients from the State of Ohio, and research efforts with partners from OSU and other universities. The specific project management duties will vary, but include budget tracking, management of deliverables, use of a ticketing system for project delivery, and report/product delivery. Additionally, the associate project manager will serve as the day-to-day support for financial and HR activities in the center. The individual will maintain spreadsheets with project budgets and be responsible for communicating effort with financial analysts. Other administrative duties will include some schedule, note taking, and reporting from regular or periodic project deliverables.

The associate project manager will report to the associate director of the center and collaborate with others in the unit. This position will be located in The John Glenn College of Public Affairs in Page Hall on OSU's main campus and have regular working hours of Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Working hours may be adjusted during times of high activity in the centers and/or for special events. Some travel to research sites within the state of Ohio will be required. This position is grant funded and contingent upon continued funding availability.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

0-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency with Office365 suite and/or project management tools, university research experience, and Workday or other enterprise management software platform.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

This is a grant funded term position with a potential to be extended, based on funding and performance.

The salary range for this position will be $51,000 to $67,000 to be determined by internal equity and the candidate's education and experience.

Position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

Position will be located onsite at The Ohio State University, Columbus campus.

The College

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs is ranked 16th in the nation and #1 in Ohio among 271 Public Affairs schools by U.S. News and World Report. This marks the colleges 10th year within the top 10% of public affairs graduate professional programs in the country. The college is also ranked among our peers in the following specialty areas: public management and leadership (7), nonprofit management (9), local government (18), social policy (19), public policy analysis (20), urban policy (22), and public finance and budgeting (25). Additionally, The Ohio State University ranked No. 5 internationally and No. 1 in the U.S. in public administration according to ShanghaiRanking Consultancys 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow

Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

Logo

About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.

Connections working at The Ohio State University