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Position Function:

Manages a variety of activities, projects, grants, and requests for services from external clients and customers, as well as internal MSU and Advanced Composites Institute (ACI) related projects. The project manager will plan and implement projects associated with advanced manufacturing, resin infusion, and workforce training and development. This position will be primarily focused on our industry-related partners like Boeing, Aurora Flight Sciences, and Northrop Grumman as well as our long-standing research efforts with the Federal Aviation Administration. Secondary to industry facing projects, this individual will assist with the Mississippi Advanced Composites Training Center co-located at the East Mississippi Communiversity and play a key role in the operations of the ACI service center. This individual may be required to manage and lead a team as necessary to complete the project. The projects are manufacturing-related and will require working in a cross-functional team environment where multiple priorities and deadlines must be managed simultaneously.

Salary Grade:  15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and monitor project progress, plans, and schedule.
2. Plan, organize, promote, facilitate, and coordinate events, including meetings, workshops, and presentations necessary for project completion.
3. Collaborate with ACI staff and external clients in coordinating and managing projects. These clients include industry partners, internal stakeholders, and other MSU departments.
4. Serve as liaison between technical and business teams to ensure seamless execution of work
5. Assist in ensuring all ACI projects and activities follow federal, state, and university policies and regulations.
6. Attend regular Boeing project meetings with the technical team.
7. Lead internal ACI meetings to update cross-functional teams and promote project progress.
8. Responsible for recognizing the need for contract or budget revisions and facilitating the process to ensure completion
9. Manage daily financial activities including budget preparation, planning, and management. This will include communication with the customer and other MSU departments.
10. Responsible for loading proposal data into Cayuse portal for submission to Grants.gov.
11. Monitor adherence to budgets.
12. Responsible for creation of service center invoices as deliverables are completed.
13. Develop and implement systems and processes to establish and maintain records for the operating unit.
14. Assist in monthly financial statement review and reconciliation.
15. Process, monitor, and manage grants and contracts awarded to ACI.
16. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree: Business or related discipline

Experience (yrs.):
Three years directly related to the job duties and responsibilities specified.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in a manufacturing environment
2. Working knowledge of AS9100 certification and best practices
3. Experience with MSU grants and contracts processes
4. Master’s degree in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to function in a fast-paced, cross-sectional work team environment where multiple priorities must be managed simultaneously.
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Ability to work autonomously and independently to manage the project. Experience with planning and managing project budgets and reporting.
4. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. 
5. Ability to innovate and work as both a team member and a team leader. Ability to meet deadlines while managing frequent interruptions.
6. Knowledge of contracts and grants preparation and management.
7. Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
8. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
9. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
10. Ability to organize and manage projects and prepare a written plan with objectives, actions, milestones, budgets, and timelines.
11. Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, or Windows-based operating environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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