Project Manager

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
September 18, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator

Business Title:
Project Manager

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This position will perform professional-level work in support of research, project management, and extension activities in tree crops and wine grapes associated with two federally-funded multi-institutional USDA-SCRI grant projects, including: 'Pathogen Monitoring and Disease Management within a Vineyard FRAMEwork', led by Dr. Michelle Moyer (WSU Prosser IAREC), and 'Preparing U.S. Pome Fruit Production for Extreme Temperatures in a Changing Climate', led by Dr. Lee Kalcsits (WSU Wenatchee TFREC). The incumbent will provide critical organizational support for the successful completion of these 4-year grants, in addition to assisting in applied research and extension projects associated with each grant. The incumbent will perform a wide range of duties including laboratory analyses to accomplish research goals; web site development and maintenance; budget administration and reporting; preparing graphics and reports; technical editing of journal manuscripts; managing procurement activities for research programs; assist with developing and implementing lab policies and procedures, and coordinating grant-related project meetings and extension workshops. The incumbent will work with other technical staff and scientists to achieve project goals.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  
• Education (e.g., Master's degree in an appropriately-related discipline), can be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
  
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  
• Technical editing experience and advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel. PowerPoint, and WordPress required, and the ability to learn new software is required.
  
• Experience in professional development and delivery of web-based content, including but not limited to: website updating, social media content delivery.
  
• Additional requirements include the ability to locate and purchase supplies, schedule and execute activities independently, and learn new procedures and protocols.
  
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with small video production and video editing software.
  
• Experience in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
  
• Experience in video conferencing platforms (ZOOM, TEAMS, etc).
  

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences. (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center AND Prosser IAREC

City, State, Zip:

This position can be located in either:

Wenatchee, WA, 98801; OR

Prosser, WA, 99350

Department Link:

Wenatchee: horticulture.wsu.edu;

Prosser: wine.wsu.edu

Monthly Salary:

Wenatchee Location | $4,224.37 - $6,336.56 | Zone 2, Grade 4

Prosser Location | $4,386.85 - $6,580.27 | Zone 3, Grade 4

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:

https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on September 30, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by September 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Wenatchee-WA/Project-Manager_R-12301

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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