Project Administrator

Essential Functions: * Plan, direct, coordinate and lead activities of specified project to ensure that goals, objectives and all elements are met within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

* Support day-to-day coordination of WISE and University of Akron component activities, reports and scheduling.

* Manage high school/community outreach activities, track course and student metrics and milestones, and manage tuition vouchers.

Additional Position Information: Education: Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: None.

Experience: Requires a minimum of 4 years of administrative experience to include 2 years of project management.

Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Previous supervisory experience required.

Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer software required.

Leadership: May serve as direct first-line supervisor over exempt staff (and non-exempt staff, if applicable) or students.

Physical Requirements: Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions: Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin August 31, 2025.

Salary: Starting salary is $51,000 annually and is commensurate with experience.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Derek Brown (Private) Email: Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees.

The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus.

As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution.

View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.