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Ohio University

Senior Project Manager, Member Services

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Athens, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $59K - $98K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ September 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Senior Project Manager, Member Services. The role involves managing externally funded applied academic research projects, supervising contractors and students, and collaborating with university and community partners to promote regional economic prosperity. The position requires effective project and stakeholder management, communication with diverse stakeholders, and travel throughout the region.

Highlights

  • Manage externally funded research programs and projects related to policy innovation, energy, environment, entrepreneurship, and competitiveness.

  • Supervise contractors and students conducting applied academic research, including teaching project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Collaborate with internal university departments and external community, government, and economic development partners.

  • Provide member services and support for the Mayors’ Partnership for Progress (MPP), including member retention and attraction.

  • Manage budgets, evaluate programs, and provide strategic recommendations to improve program effectiveness.

  • Use project management, contract administration, and human capital oversight skills; conflict management abilities are required.

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree and five or more years of related experience; Master’s degree, management experience, and knowledge of public policy or economic development preferred.

  • Salary range $58,972 to $98,125, with a generous benefits package including health, vision, dental, paid holidays, and educational benefits.

  • Position is full-time, grant-funded, contingent on continued external funding, and involves frequent regional travel.

  • Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8-5 with some evenings and weekends; must have reliable internet for remote work as needed.