Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Fri Oct 18 2024 Job Description:

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of the ITS Project Manager role is to be the point of contact and coordinator on Information Technology projects and/or IT aspects of university projects, primarily associated with construction/renovation projects. Position reports to the Director of Infrastructure and Operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position but not construed as all-inclusive. The addition and deletion of duties assigned are at management's discretion and according to institutional needs.

• Schedule and meet with project stakeholders and develop a project plan to meet their needs.

• Track project progress and work to keep projects on schedule.

• Facilitate communication among relevant ITS groups.

• Provide project oversight and documentation including financials.

• Communicate project status with stakeholders and ITS management.

• Coordination with WKU and non-WKU construction-related personnel to be an advocate for WKU-ITS and client/occupant technology needs.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with ITS administration to identify areas and/or personnel to be assigned to projects.

• Provides training for the use of and oversight for change management of ITS' PPM software.

• Other duties as needed.

Knowledge and Skills and Abilities

• Highly organized, motivated, willing to learn new skills.

• Advanced communication and customer service skills.

• Proficiency with office, documentation, and drawing applications such as but not exclusive to MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, AutoCad.

• Familiarity with project management concepts.

• Knowledge of IT functions. Examples could include, but are not limited to, data networking, communications cabling, audiovisual systems, etc.

  Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience.

• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position following the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, cooperation, and customer service.

  Additional Information:

Salary Range: $46,100 - $54,175

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

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