Project Manager I (temporary) Weber State University - 4.2 Layton, UT Job Details Temporary | Full-time From $44,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Life insurance Qualifications CAPM Project Management PMP Academic institution experience Mid-level Bachelor's degree in business administration Compliance management Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Grant project management Data interpretation Organizational skills Managing projects Business Administration Experience at colleges/universities Business operations Business 2 years Communication skills University experience Full Job Description Position Details WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). Position Information Position Title Project Manager I (temporary) Requisition Number S02418P Position Category Staff Campus Location Center for Continuing Education - Layton, UT Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade E31 Salary FLSA Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function The Project Manager I is responsible for the management of grant-funded projects. This grant-funded role requires you to assist the principal investigator, the special projects team, and internal and external stakeholders to meet federal grant requirements and timelines. This is a 24-month temporary position funded by a grant program Required Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or other related field (or equivalent experience) is required.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred:

At least two years of proven experience in project management, business operations, or program administration CAPM or PMP certification Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated experience managing federal funding or strict grant compliance Experience working in Higher Education Attention to detail Ability to interact with and interpret data A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 07/15/2026 Review Date 07/29/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this temporary grant-funded position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package . To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin July 29, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28848 ADA Essential Job Function ADA Essential Job Function Physical Activity of this position Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).