Strengthening Institutions Project (SIP) Project Manager (1 year appointment)

University of Wisconsin Stout•Green Bay, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

UW-Green Bay is seeking a SIP Project Manager to lead the implementation of the federally funded Strengthening Institutions Project (SIP), Pathway to Success: Proactive Student Support at UW-Green Bay. In this pivotal role, you will oversee project planning, execution, reporting, and assessment efforts that directly support student achievement, retention, and access. Working closely with campus leaders, faculty, staff, and external partners, you will help advance UW-Green Bay's commitment to student success, inclusivity, digital transformation, and community connections while contributing to a university culture that fearlessly meets challenges and creates opportunities for all learners. The SIP Project Manager will coordinate complex initiatives, monitor project timelines and budgets, analyze and report project outcomes, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and drive continuous improvement efforts that strengthen support systems for students. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on institutional effectiveness and student achievement while helping UW-Green Bay fulfill its mission of providing equitable access to education and empowering learners to thrive. Guided by our core values to Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, and Express Gratitude, the successful candidate will join a university dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and transforming lives across Northeast Wisconsin because at UW-Green Bay, Together, We Rise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree at time of application
2 years' experience leading projects or supporting project-based work
Demonstrated experience developing project plans, reporting progress toward goals and/or managing complex projects
Excellent organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Demonstrated experience in budget management
Experience in a higher education setting
Experience with federal grant programs
Proficiency in speaking and reading a second language, preferably Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida

Responsibilities

Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
Creates a project plan, monitors progress and performance against the project plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates risks and issues
Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet project targets and milestones
Manages the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
Facilitates the estimation of project costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitors activities, negotiates for resources, and assigns tasks to ensure these targets are met.
Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met

Benefits

Several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
Dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
Several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%.
9 legal holidays
36 hours of personal holiday
Between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually
Paid parental leave.
13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.