Project Grant Consultant - Center for Structured Literacy

Project Manager

Develop, implement, and manage projects, grants, and other school administrative tasks.

Essential Functions :

• 40% Responsible for project related purchases, budgets, and submission of required reports. Maintain files.
• 30% Prepare budgets and financial project reports to funding agencies.
• 20% Coordinate organizational activities as necessary. Develop and maintain school and grant files and electronic related databases. May train faculty in the use of electronic databases.
• 10% Create marketing materials for projects, including brochures, advertisements, and social media.

Additional Position Information :

Education : Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.

Experience : Requires a minimum of 2 year's experience in data management. Experience with budget management. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills required. Experience creating marketing materials.

Leadership : No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others.

Physical Requirements : Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions : Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and / or minor heating / cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use (>

70% of the time) of a video display terminal.

Application Instructions : In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Application Deadline : October 15, 2025.

Compensation : The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

FLSA Status (exempt / nonexempt) : United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable) :

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed : Natasha Kuzmina

Email : nkuzmina@uakron.edu

Background Check Statement : The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement : The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

State of Residence Statement : It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.