Project Manager, UNLV Economic Development - Business and Finance Administrative [R0151799]

Project Manager, UNLV Economic Development - Business and Finance Administrative [R0151799]

University of Nevada Las Vegas, United States

about 5 hours ago

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invites applications for the Project Manager for the Office of Economic Development.

ROLE of the POSITION

The Project Manager ("PM") will support the Office of Economic Development ("OED") in managing the operational, marketing, and logistical aspects of the NSF Innovation Corps ("I-Corps") Desert and Pacific Region Hub program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This role is responsible forproject management of the I-Corps program, including meeting success metrics, timelines, and ensuring alignment with institutional and grant objectives. The Project Manager will plan, organize and implement the delivery of I-Corps courses and will participate in regional cohort activities. The PM will act as a point of contact for participating faculty, researchers, students, and will help to guide and train entrepreneurial teams. The Project Manager will report to the OED Director of Business and Finance ("DBF") and work closely with the Hub Lead Instructor and Principal Investigator/Interim Vice President for Economic Development.

The Project Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive integrated marketing and communication strategies aligned with OED and NSF program goals, managing program timelines, deliverables and stakeholder communications. The PM will coordinate with I-Corps constituents to promote success stories and best practices and will create and manage content for marketing channels (website, social media, newsletters, press releases). The PM will update and maintain the UNLV I-Corps website and digital platforms and ensure that all communications align with the UNLV, NSF and OED branding guidelines. The Project Manager will coordinate outreach across campus (faculty meetings, orientations, department presentations, student outreach), manage shared program documentation and communication channels, build and maintain stakeholder engagement pipelines and contact databases, participate in Hub-wide planning and marketing meetings, and ensure alignment across OED initiatives (RebelForge, SBDC, tech transfer) to avoid duplication or conflict.

In addition to operational and marketing responsibilities, the PM serves as the central coordinator of program execution and performance, ensuring initiatives are well planned, resourced and executed without conflict, as well as being responsible for continuous improvement of the UNLV I-Corps program. The PM will support and execute the deployment of I-Corps cohort training programs and will require a strong understanding of the startup ecosystem.

This position is grant-funded and contingent upon the availability of funding. As such, continuation of the position is dependent on ongoing financial support.

For additional information on the Office of Economic Development - unlv/econdev

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in business with a preference for focus in marketing, entrepreneurship, or other related concentration from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three to five years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have experience in higher education, innovation programs, or economic development.

KNOWLEDGE

Required

Understanding of university technology commercialization and innovation ecosystems, Knowledge of marketing and communication strategies

Knowledge of digital tools and platforms for content and stakeholder management (e.g., Canva, Adobe, Capcut, Constant Contact, or other similar programs)

Knowledge of maintaining branding guidelines per the university and federal grant funding requirements

Knowledge of startup ecosystems and university-based ventures

Understanding of grant-funded program requirements and reporting

Preferred

Experience with NSF I-Corps or similar innovation and entrepreneurship programs

Experience leading teams

Familiarity with analytics tools and university technology transfer data management systems (Minuet, Wellspring, KSS, Cayuse, etc)

SKILLS

Required

Strong project planning, organization, customer service, and execution skills

Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and priorities

Excellent verbal and written skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools

Preferred

Experience in higher education, innovation programs, or economic development preferred

ABILITIES

Required

Ability to define priorities, manage timelines, and drive projects to completion

Ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholders and teams. Ability to align program execution with strategic goals

Ability to meet guidelines established by UNLV and the funding authority.

Ability to implement solutions proactively in order to meet program goals

Proven ability in managing and maintaining digital platforms

Ability to deploy educational training materials

Ability to track program data in confidential client files.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Top salary for this position is $70,000. Department is unable to offer more than the stated salary.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

Competitive total rewards package including:

Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

No state income tax

Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Statewide employee purchase program discounts

RebelCard discounts on and off campus

Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

Connect with colleagues with shared interests

Personal and professional development opportunities

A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard

Support and resources available for veteran applicants - contact vetjobseekersunlv or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Zachary Miles, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin immediately.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to . UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekersunlv for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at ... or UNLVJobsunlv .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, R0151799, in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to re as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: unlv

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to .

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: ...; : titleixcoordinatorunlv , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: ... FAX: ...; TDD: ...; : OCRed.gov ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

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UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to .