Project Manager I (Enrollment Management)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

21h • $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Florida is looking for a Project Manager I to support strategic initiatives across the Division of Enrollment Management. In this role, you will coordinate project intake, planning, execution, reporting, and process improvement efforts that advance UF’s enrollment goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience supporting cross-functional projects in higher education, private sector, or similarly complex environments.
• Demonstrated record of supporting project reporting and tracking activities, including maintaining schedules, milestones, risk and issue registers, and status documentation while supporting workflow automation to improve efficiency and visibility.
• Experience documenting, analyzing, and redesigning business processes to boost operational efficiency and user experience.
• Experience supporting project intake, prioritization, and requirements-gathering processes in alignment with leadership direction.
• Skill in creating clear project documentation, templates, communications, job aids, and training materials that drive consistent adoption of project management best practices.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, project teams, and leadership to communicate project status, issues, and next steps; and to drive progress toward project milestones and deliverables.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and organization skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• CAPM (certification or equivalent project management certification, such as PMP or Scrum Master is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather, clarify, and document project requests and requirements.
• Support evaluation, prioritization, and tracking of project proposals.
• Ensure intake workflows are consistent, transparent, and aligned with EM leadership priorities.
• Develop work plans, schedules, risk logs, and milestone trackers.
• Oversee smaller projects or project phases under supervision.
• Maintain project timelines, risks, issues, and action items.
• Prepare and present status reports and dashboards to stakeholders.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements for visibility and decision‑making.
• Conduct post‑project assessments and refine project management tools and practices.
• Document current and future workflows to identify inefficiencies.
• Recommend improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and user experience.
• Assist in developing policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Create project documentation, communications, templates, and training materials.
• Support onboarding and training for project teams and stakeholders.
• Promote adoption of project management and change management standards.
• Participate in committees, working groups, and division initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and research emerging trends in enrollment management.
• Represent UF at meetings, forums, and professional association events.
• Support additional administrative duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level