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North Carolina State University

Temporary Project Manager - Mills River, NC

🇺🇸 Mills River, North Carolina 🕑 💰 💻 🗓️ September 16th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Temporary Project Manager. The role involves overseeing financial administration, compliance, and reporting for a USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative grant, focusing on fiscal oversight, data management, and managing the project's social media presence. The position requires managing invoices, grant budgets, and reports, as well as maintaining project documentation and using USDA REEport system for reporting.

Highlights
  • Oversee financial administration, compliance, and reporting for USDA SCRI grant
  • Review, track, and approve project invoices and manage subcontracts
  • Generate, monitor, and analyze grant budgets and fiscal reports
  • Coordinate and organize financial and narrative data for quarterly and annual reports
  • Utilize USDA REEport system for official project reporting and data entry
  • Maintain centralized project documentation and financial records to ensure grant compliance
  • Require proficiency with digital collaboration tools, spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), and secure data-sharing platforms
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience in project coordination required; Master’s in plant-related field preferred
  • Experience with financial management, data sharing protocols, and report preparation essential
  • Valid North Carolina driver’s license required; no commercial license needed
  • Part-time temporary position requiring 20-25 hours per week with $25/hour compensation
  • Department: Horticultural Science