Program/Project Manager I

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Manhattan, KS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $70K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ June 17th, 2026

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Kansas State University is hiring a Program/Project Manager I for its Secure Energy Institute. The role involves independently managing operational activities including event coordination, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and developing tracking systems to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

Highlights

Plan, coordinate, and execute institute-sponsored events, workshops, and outreach activities.
Manage project plans, schedules, and logistics to ensure successful event delivery.
Maintain and enhance website and social media platforms to support communications and outreach.
Design systems for tracking participation, engagement metrics, and grant applications.
Coordinate event-related expenditures and ensure compliance with financial policies.
Serve as primary contact for faculty, university administrators, corporate partners, and external stakeholders.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus seven years relevant experience; valid driver’s license needed.
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, five years event organizing experience, marketing/graphic design software skills, and familiarity with K-State IT and purchasing systems.
Annual salary range of $60,000 to $70,000.
Requires legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.