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Project Manager for the Office of Economic Development

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invites applications for the Project Manager for the Office of Economic Development.

The Project Manager ("PM") will support the Office of Economic Development ("OED") in managing the operational, marketing, and logistical aspects of the NSF Innovation Corps ("I-Corps") Desert and Pacific Region Hub program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This role is responsible for project management of the I-Corps program, including meeting success metrics, timelines, and ensuring alignment with institutional and grant objectives. The Project Manager will plan, organize and implement the delivery of I-Corps courses and will participate in regional cohort activities. The PM will act as a point of contact for participating faculty, researchers, students, and will help to guide and train entrepreneurial teams. The Project Manager will report to the OED Director of Business and Finance ("DBF") and work closely with the Hub Lead Instructor and Principal Investigator/Interim Vice President for Economic Development.

The Project Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive integrated marketing and communication strategies aligned with OED and NSF program goals, managing program timelines, deliverables and stakeholder communications. The PM will coordinate with I-Corps constituents to promote success stories and best practices and will create and manage content for marketing channels (website, social media, newsletters, press releases). The PM will update and maintain the UNLV I-Corps website and digital platforms and ensure that all communications align with the UNLV, NSF and OED branding guidelines. The Project Manager will coordinate outreach across campus (faculty meetings, orientations, department presentations, student outreach), manage shared program documentation and communication channels, build and maintain stakeholder engagement pipelines and contact databases, participate in Hub-wide planning and marketing meetings, and ensure alignment across OED initiatives (RebelForge, SBDC, tech transfer) to avoid duplication or conflict.

In addition to operational and marketing responsibilities, the PM serves as the central coordinator of program execution and performance, ensuring initiatives are well planned, resourced and executed without conflict, as well as being responsible for continuous improvement of the UNLV I-Corps program. The PM will support and execute the deployment of I-Corps cohort training programs and will require a strong understanding of the startup ecosystem.

This position is grant-funded and contingent upon the availability of funding. As such, continuation of the position is dependent on ongoing financial support.

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Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in business with a preference for focus in marketing, entrepreneurship, or other related concentration from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three to five years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have experience in higher education, innovation programs, or economic development.

Knowledge

• Understanding of university technology commercialization and innovation ecosystems, Knowledge of marketing and communication strategies
• Knowledge of digital tools and platforms for content and stakeholder management (e.g., Canva, Adobe, Capcut, Constant Contact, or other similar programs)
• Knowledge of maintaining branding guidelines per the university and federal grant funding requirements
• Knowledge of startup ecosystems and university-based ventures
• Understanding of grant-funded program requirements and reporting

Skills

• Strong project planning, organization, customer service, and execution skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and priorities
• Excellent verbal and written skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools

Abilities

• Ability to define priorities, manage timelines, and drive projects to completion
• Ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholders and teams. Ability to align program execution with strategic goals
• Ability to meet guidelines established by UNLV and the funding authority.
• Ability to implement solutions proactively in order to meet program goals
• Proven ability in managing and maintaining digital platforms
• Ability to deploy educational training materials
• Ability to track program data in confidential client files.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Top salary for this position is $70,000. Department is unable to offer more than the stated salary.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Zachary Miles, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin immediately.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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