Project Manager, Learning and Instruction

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Project Manager, Learning and Instruction Classification Title Project Staff Associate Department Learning and Instruction Posting Number R240246 Posting Link Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade E.99 Posting Detail Information Position Summary The Institute of Education Sciences (IES)-funded national Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI (CELaRAI) is seeking a Project Manager. CELaRAI's mission is to harness the power of generative AI to innovate K-2 literacy education, with a focus on supporting students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. By developing AI-driven reading tools, CELaRAI aims to improve students' literacy skills while also providing national leadership on the responsible use of AI in early literacy through wide-reaching dissemination, outreach, and capacity-building efforts. Working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI)/Director, the Project Manager will manage the day-to-day operations of CELaRAI, ensuring the smooth execution of its research, development, and outreach activities. This includes coordinating tasks across project teams, managing timelines and budgets, liaising with school partners and advisors, and facilitating communication among internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, and a background in education or project management is preferred. The role will involve collaboration with interdisciplinary team across six institutions, and partner schools in multiple states to ensure the project's goals are met effectively and efficiently. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Coordinating CELaRAI's research and development activities, ensuring smooth execution across all phases. * Facilitating administrative coordination within UB and managing collaborations with subaward institutions. * Supporting personnel administration, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management. * Managing financial aspects of the center, including monitoring budgets, general ledger activities, and preparing financial reports. * Planning and organizing CELaRAI's internal meetings, outreach events, and other activities. * Managing website content, social media, and other public-facing communications to ensure clear and timely updates. * Coordinating internal progress reports and preparing comprehensive annual reports for submission to the funder. This position will be a one-year appointment. Additional appointments are contingent upon job performance. Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages. About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field in an appropriate field and at least three years of specifically related administrative experience to projects or programs involving external sponsors. * Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse populations including faculty, advisors, staff, students, and partner schools. * Possess a strong sense of accountability and be self-motivated. * Experience with program and/or event planning. * Experience with design and development of communication materials, including social media and website maintenance. * Possess and display a high-level of customer service to all constituents. * Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Preferred Qualifications * Masters degree. * More than two years of experience providing executive level support. * Experience in higher education environment. * Experience with research & development activities. * Experience with University at Buffalo policies, procedures, and administrative systems. * Strong computer design skills to upgrade the media communications of the center. * Experience with website, video and graphic design software. * Experience with universal design and/or creating accessible content and events. Physical Demands typical office work environment; ability to visit local partner schools. Salary Range $55,000 - $60,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (may involve some evenings, and Saturdays, on occasion.) Campus As Assigned Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check. Contact Information Contact's Name X. Christine Wang Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title PI, Professor and Search Chair Contact's Email Contact's Phone 716-645-4056 Posting Dates Posted 11/04/2024 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 12/02/2024 References Number of references required 2 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant

Created: 2024-11-09