Created/Revised: 06/25/08

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

DATE: April 28, 2008 REQUISITION: 5052
TITLE: Project Director, Project CONNECT HIRING SALARY: 4,332 - 4,850/Month
DEPT: Educational Leadership and Counseling CLOSING DATE: July 2, 2008  or when filled

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Master's degree in related field, project, or grant.  Broad and extensive administrative experience in basic and applied research techniques or as needed by grant or project.  Wide knowledge and skill in applying principles and practices of management, in applying principles and practices in basic and applied research and in related field of operations.  Or a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.

NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Plans, administers, or directs all activities of the Project CONNECT (Creating Opportunities for Navigating and Easing through College Transitions) grant.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for direct supervision and administrative management of total project or projects.  Supervision is required of other professional staff researchers, Doctoral Fellows, clerical staff, and/or part-time student employees.  Position requires ability to maintain liaison work with agencies and governments related to each project as well as establishing a working relationship for enhancing data exchange.  Duties will also include management of grant funds, establishing an accounting system compatible with Federal regulations, and management of all grant resources.  Responsible for the development, evaluation, and effectiveness of the project(s).  Other specific duties that would relate directly to the purpose of each project. Performs other related duties as assigned.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:

Other University departments, State and Federal agencies, and outside vendors.

This position is grant funded.

Employment requires security clearance
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan &
Smoke/Drug Free Institution

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