Project Manager for Strategic Initiatives

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Project Manager for Strategic Initiatives Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply& lJobID=536975& lJobSourceTypeID=831& sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 536975 Work type: Officer of Administration Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Administrative/Professional, Planning/Project Management Department: Office of the Provost Appointment Type and Duration: Fixed-Term (OA), Limited Salary: $80,000 - 90,000 Compensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2026-2027 FTE: 1.0 Application Review Begins September 7, 2026; position open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants This is a fixed-term benefits-eligible position that is expected to last 3 years with the possibility of renewal. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume that address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Department Summary The Office of the Provost (OtP) is responsible for carrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon (UO). The office works collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence, student success, and the UO's overall academic profile. Led by the provost and senior vice president, the OtP is a dynamic, caring community of colleagues committed to the core values of integrity, trust, equity, collaboration, and excellence. The OtP leads, in coordination with other leaders on campus, the university's strategic planning efforts, called Oregon Rising. Also, it supports and coordinates matters that pertain to faculty success, including hiring, retention, promotion, and tenure processes. We promote the highest standards in teaching, research and service, working closely with the schools and colleges and other critical academic units to promote institutional and personal flourishing. We are responsible for academic financial allocations and the alignment of resources with strategic academic priorities. In service to the public mission of the UO, the OtP cultivates reciprocal relationships of engagement and outreach with communities at the local, regional, and national levels and across the globe. Position Summary The project manager for strategic initiatives provides highly visible project management support for high-impact, strategic projects and initiatives that advance the university's strategic plan, Oregon Rising and strategic initiatives within the President's and Provost's office. Reporting to the associate Vice President for academic administration and chief of staff, the project manager serves as a strategic partner to all levels of leadership, including executive leaders, advising, coordinating, and directing cross-functional initiatives across the Office of the Provost. This position is responsible for designing and implementing the processes, and structures that support institutional strategic planning: leading complex, multi-stakeholder efforts while ensuring alignment across units to support and execute on the institutions strategic plan, Oregon Rising. They will manage confidential and sensitive projects, and represents the Office of the Provost in strategic forums across the university. Additionally, the project manager leads and oversees multi-stakeholder endeavors and projects to guide strategy and action toward implementing Oregon Rising. They will work closely and collaboratively with other units reporting to the provost. This could include support for any project or programs that are priorities of the OtP. The project manager is responsible for assisting with the successful delivery of assigned projects with the Office of the Provost and stakeholders and ensures the use of standardized project management methodologies, proce...