Program Administrator (Contractual)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Program Administrator (Contractual)

Division
Divison of Academic Affairs

Department
National Transportation Center

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range
Contractual

Salary Range
$50,000 - $80,000 / year

Fund Source
Federal/Grant

Job Summary

The National Transportation Center’s Program Administrator supports research projects and education, workforce development, and outreach activities by managing the day-to day administrative task.

Job Duties

• Proposal shepherding: supporting faculty in developing proposals, budgets, and financial narratives for research proposals and existing grants
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with university and sponsor requirements, and identifying and addressing compliance issues
• Communication: Communicating critical information to principal investigators and disseminating information about changes to research policy and procedures
• Other related activities assigned by the Director as needed

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Communication, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
At least one year of administration experience is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

A Master’s Degree in Transportation, Communication, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and project management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills, a focused listener
• Creative and innovative thinker, who actively presents new opportunities, proposes solutions and recommends best practices
• Ability to take initiative and manage projects assigned through completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a highly resourceful team player under pressure and within deadlines
• Ability to anticipate challenges and effectively resolve potential issues through creative problem solving
• Ability to work creatively and with flexibility across multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively juggle overlapping deadline
• Ability to develop rapport and engender trust with stakeholders and granting agency peers
• Exhibits a positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Occasional center administration may be required in addition to research administration
• Experience in administration, especially research administration is highly preferred

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST01368

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
12/12/2024

Application Review Date

Job Close Date
01/19/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please enter two professional references in the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. * Did you obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Communication, or a related field from an accredited college or university?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have at least one year of experience in administration?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )
2. Reference Letter