Project Manager

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $62,400 - $72,500

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

S5

Exempt

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Full-time

Unionized Position Code UA

The Project Manager will work directly under the PI (Dean Jeremy Jordan) to manage and carry out all aspects of the Character Development through Sport Fan Engagement initiative, a three-year, $994,499 grant-funded project supported by the Educating Character Initiative at Wake Forest University. This university-wide initiative leverages collegiate sports fandom to cultivate ethical reasoning, teamwork, empathy, and community among undergraduate students.
The Project Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of the initiative, including: coordinating cross-campus partnerships with Hendricks Chapel, Athletics, Newhouse School, School of Education’s CEPP , Student Living, and Student Experience; recruiting and managing annual cohorts of 200-300 students; planning and executing campus-wide ethical fandom campaigns, events, speaker series, and the annual Character and Fandom Summit;

serving as liaison for budget coordination with Falk College budget office and OSP ; supporting the concurrent research study on sport fandom and character development; managing data collection and IRB compliance; coordinating clinical simulations and student leadership development; and preparing assessment reports and program documentation for stakeholders and potential funders.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU , Local 200

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• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Sport Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience in higher education, student development, or community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with competing priorities.
• Proven track record building partnerships across diverse organizational units.
• Experience with grant budget coordination and financial reporting.
• Understanding of college student development theory and character education principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, survey platforms, and data management tools.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Knowledge of sport culture and intercollegiate athletics; research coordination and IRB compliance experience; event planning and logistics management; grant writing experience; familiarity with university financial systems and sponsored programs administration.

• Strategic thinking and planning; attention to detail and organizational excellence; problem-solving and adaptability; cultural competency and inclusive practice; stakeholder engagement and relationship building; data-driven decision making; initiative and self-direction; commitment to ethical leadership and character development.

• Coordinate all initiative activities across campus partners; develop and maintain project timelines and deliverables; recruit and engage annual cohorts…