Project Manager - Disability Navigators Project

About Us: The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. We have successfully secured funding for an exciting community-assisting project and are seeking a talented individual to take the lead in managing its execution. The award is intended to hire and train three patient navigators with developmental disabilities assist five persons each with developmental disabilities as well. Over the course of twelve months, the project manager will be involved in all phases of the project: 1. Team Management: Coordinate and manage project team members, ensuring clear communication and collaboration. 2. Calendar Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive project calendar, scheduling milestones, meetings, and deadlines. 3. Project Oversight: Monitor the projects progress, identifying and addressing any potential issues to keep it on schedule and within scope. 4. Communication: Facilitate effective communication between team members, stakeholders, Pitt institutions, and project sponsors. 5. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including reports, progress summaries, and relevant records. 6. Patient Organization: Coordinate appointments between other team members (navigators) and patients with developmental disabilities. 7. Other duties as assigned. This will take an average of ten hours per week for the remainder of calendar year 2024.

Experience in project management, ideally in academic settings. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. Bachelors degree preferred, specifically a BSN, along with any experience in nursing.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Department: Nurs-Acute and Tertiary Care Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Associates Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1 Average number of working hours per week for this assignment: 10 Work Schedule: Flexible. Approximately 10 hours per week. Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?: No Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department. Requested Pay Rate: $20.00 Visa Sponsorship Provided: Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume

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