STEM WD Education Project Manager

About the Role

This full-time position in Oak Ridge, TN, offers a salary range of $73,195 – $101,821. The role involves providing project management, planning, budgetary, and technical oversight for research participation programs catering to postdoctoral, postgraduate, graduate, undergraduate, and precollege students, as well as university faculty. The programs include research appointments, fellowships, and internships, with a focus on working with multiple sponsors and managing 200 to 700 participants and scientists/mentors annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for ongoing programs, ensuring timely and quality execution, including interaction with applicants, participants, mentors, and sponsors.
• Plan and manage applicant recruiting strategies, including outreach, promotional materials, and participation in professional events.
• Monitor program funding, costs, and budgets to ensure compliance with funding documents, statements of work, and federal policies.
• Maintain databases for funding approvals and participant appointments.
• Assist in program development, proposal preparation, and implementation of new programs, identifying new business opportunities.
• Contribute to AI modernization initiatives by integrating AI tools into workflows and operational processes.
• Establish performance standards and implement quality control measures.
• Prepare and deliver reports, briefs, and evaluations.
• Serve as a backup to the Associate Manager and other Project Managers.
• Represent the group, STEM-WD, and ORISE in committees, professional societies, and national meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, scientific, technical, education, or related field, with 4-6 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Preferred: PhD in a STEM field.
• Experience working with university faculty, students, and postgraduates, including academic research and student training needs.
• Experience with federal agencies, laboratories, and organizations involved in education and academic research.
• Knowledge of research training needs for students, postgraduates, postdoctoral fellows, and university faculty.
• Familiarity with science education/research participant program tasks.
• Ability to build relationships with participants, mentors, sponsors, and professional organizations.
• Knowledge of recruiting, application processing, and participant support policies and procedures.
• Understanding of AI technologies and their application to solve complex problems and optimize processes.
• Proficiency in recruiting methods, including web and social media tools.
• In-depth knowledge of data management, modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and computer skills (MS Office, Web publishing, SharePoint, databases).

Benefits

• Group Health insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement plan contribution matching
• Disability insurance
• Group life insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Section 125 reimbursement accounts
• Voluntary employee-paid benefit and insurance offerings
• Telework
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
• Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program