Project Manager

at University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Job Description

32913BR

Job Title:

Project Manager

Department:

School of Pharmacy

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description:

20% – Project Planning & Scope:

Defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and creating detailed plans to track progress.

20% – Schedule & Budget Management:

Creating schedules, setting milestones, and managing project costs to ensure project stays within budget. Ability to multitask across multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders.

15% – Documentation:

Maintain comprehensive project documentation. Track project milestones and adjusting plans as needed.

15% – Risk Mitigation:

Identifying potential issues and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.

15% – Team Leadership & Communication:

Coordinating internal resources, mentoring team members, and acting as the main point of contact for stakeholders. Open to collaboration and feedback.

10% – Quality Assurance:

Ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements

5% - Other duties as assigned

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :

32913BR

Disclaimer:

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8-5pm

FLSA Status:

Administrative

Contact Information to Applicants:

Hannah Cox

hannah.cox@ku.edu

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, management or related field or an Associate’s degree and two (2) years of relevant experience.

2. One (1) year of experience in project management in academia or academic setting or related field.

3. Strong written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials and work history.

4. Previous experience that required collaboration, leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills as evidenced by application materials.

Employee Class:

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range:

Starting at $71,000

FTE:

1.0

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certifications in such as Project Management Professional (PMP).

2. A Masters degree in higher education or business.

3. Excellent organization and time management skills as evidenced by application materials.

4. Track record of delivering projects on time as evidenced by application materials.

5. Work experience that required the ability to be hands-on, self-driven, highly motivated, and team-oriented as evidenced by application materials.

Position Overview:

The Project Manager position plans and oversees School of Pharmacy initiatives. Under moderate supervision this position manages, develops, directs, and elevates projects and plans, utilizing accepted project management methodologies. Creates project life cycles, works with key school personnel to understand budgets, navigate resource requirements, lead change management processes, complete risk management analyses, and for key milestones and communication mechanisms.

This is a full-time, 12-month, staff position. This position will work on the KU Lawrence campus.

Reg/Temp:

Regular

Application Review Begins:

22-Jun-2026

Anticipated Start Date:

17-Aug-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction:

A complete application includes:

1. Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications

2. Resume/CV

3. List of three (3) professional references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Monday, June 22nd and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Job Family:

Administrative/Management-KUL

Work Location Assignment:

On-Site