Project Manager

Department of Medical Education

The Project Manager role directly supports strategic initiatives such as the MOmentum curriculum implementation, Springfield campus expansion, and ADA digital compliance standards by coordinating project management functions aligned with institutional priorities and timelines. This position works in unison with leadership to plan, organize, lead, monitor, and finalize identified critical projects.

This role impacts efficiency and compliance while representing these initiatives to faculty, staff, and administrators. Without this position, progress on these strategic projects would slow, jeopardizing curriculum goals, accreditation standards, student success outcomes, and federal compliance.

1. Planning: defines the scope, objectives, and deliverables of the project. Creates detailed plans that include timelines, resources, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure clarity and direction.

2. Organizing: Identify resources such as personnel, budget, and tools to meet project goals. This also involves setting up clear roles, responsibilities, file sharing, scheduling meeting, and communication channels for smooth collaboration.

3. Leading: Motivate and guide teams toward achieving objectives. Address challenges, resolve conflicts, and maintain alignment between team efforts and stakeholder expectations.

4. Monitoring and Controlling: Track progress against the project plan and adjust as needed. This includes managing changes to scope, schedule, or budget while ensuring quality standards are upheld.

5. Finalizing: Ensures all deliverables are completed and approved by stakeholders. Document lessons learned, release resources, and formally close the project to capture insights for future work.

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Education: Bachelor's
Credentials: Project management related credentials preferred, e.g. PMP
Years of Experience: 2
Niche Professional Interests: Medical Education, Higher Education
Leadership Approach: Collaborative, Adaptive, Project-centered

Salary Range: $67,000 - 70,000 annually
Grade: GGS - 010
University Title: PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPRT COOR SR
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.

The University of Missouri School of Medicine is entering a period of strategic growth and innovation, highlighted by the UM Board of Curators' approval to expand the Springfield clinical campus into a full four-year medical program. This expansion will increase total enrollment across Columbia and Springfield to more than 670 medical students and strengthen the university's commitment to addressing Missouri's physician shortage, particularly in rural regions. Beginning in 2027, first-year students will be welcomed to the Springfield campus, with fully identical curricula delivered across both sites through shared faculty, expanded simulation resources, and bi-directional livestreamed instruction. This milestone underscores the university's broader mission to enhance statewide access to high-quality medical education and clinical care.

Complementing this statewide investment, the School of Medicine's MOmentum curriculum redesign is transforming how future physicians are trained. MOmentum builds on MU's long-standing learner-centered approach by integrating cutting-edge technology, innovative teaching strategies, and comprehensive support systems to create a dynamic and effective learning environment. The redesigned curriculum emphasizes evidence-based education, active learning, individualized support, early clinical exposure, and the development of lifelong, self-directed learners prepared to navigate an increasingly complex health care landscape. Through MOmentum, the School of Medicine is charting a bold path forward, ensuring students graduate with the advanced skills, adaptability, and patient-centered mindset needed to excel in modern medicine.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.