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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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North Carolina A&T State University is hiring a Program Manager. The role involves providing administrative, financial, and operational support for a multi-year research project, including budget management, personnel recruitment, contract preparation, project reporting, compliance monitoring, and coordinating outreach activities. The Program Manager supports the Principal Investigator and senior staff to ensure efficient project execution and timely completion of deliverables.
Highlights
- Manage project operations and administration for a multi-year research initiative.
- Handle budget management, personnel recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes.
- Prepare contracts, monitor compliance, and produce project reports.
- Coordinate workshops, seminars, symposia, summer camps, and outreach activities.
- Support Principal Investigator, faculty technical leads, and senior personnel.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred with prior project management experience.
- Work within the Computer Science department at the College of Engineering.
- Position is full-time, time-limited until 08/30/2031, and exempt from FLSA.
- Salary commensurate with education and experience; benefits include paid leave, health plans, retirement plans, and discounts.
- Hybrid work arrangement eligible, requiring residence within a 2-hour commute to duty station.
Program Manager Full Description
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Classification Information
| Classification Type | EHRA |
|---|
Position Overview
| Primary Purpose of Position | This position is essential to the successful administration of a multi-year research project by providing administrative, financial, and operational support. Key responsibilities include budget management, personnel recruitment, hiring and onboarding, contract preparation, project reporting, compliance monitoring, and coordination of project activities. The Program Manager will support the Principal Investigator (PI), faculty technical leads, and senior personnel in managing project operations, recruiting and supervising research assistants, and coordinating workshops, seminars, symposia, summer camps, and other outreach activities. This position will help ensure efficient project execution, timely completion of project deliverables, and compliance with sponsor and university requirements, enabling the research team to focus on achieving the project’s research and technical objectives. |
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| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | North Carolina A & T is a public land grant high research activity university that enrolls over 15,000 students. The University is committed to dedicated teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. The College of Engineering (COE), with over 3000 students, has 6 Doctoral programs, 9 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program Computer Science. The College’s focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe. The Computer Science Department has 18 full-time faculty members and 4 staff members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Faculty conduct research in areas such as cybersecurity and digital identity, big data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer vision, cloud computing, software engineering, quantum computing and bioinformatics. Research and educational funding has been provided by the NSF, DoW, DoE, and various industry partners. Additional information about the department is available at: https://www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/cs/. |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college. |
| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education | MS degree from an accredited college. Prior experience in a project management role. |
| Required License or Certification | |
| Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. | Hybrid (Employees are working part-time in the office to perform job tasks that require on-campus engagement, and the remaining time at home) |
Position Information
| Working Title | Program Manager |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 007864 |
| Recruitment Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Appointment Type | Time Limited - Full-time |
| Tenure Track | No |
| FTE | |
| If Time Limited, Appointment Length | 08/30/2031 |
| Organizational Division | Computer Science |
| Organizational Location | College of Engineering |
| Organizational Unit | Computer Science |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | EPA3263 |
|---|---|
| Open Date | 10/28/2026 |
| Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search | |
| Date Position Available | 12/01/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. |
| Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41962 |
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Optional Documents
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- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
- Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
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