Project Administrator

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry seeks a Project Administrator to provide support for Prevent 2 Protect: The Adolescent Targeted Violence Prevent Program. This program seeks to avert targeted violence perpetrated by adolescents. This position reports directly to and works closely with the P2P Director. In addition to working closely with the Director, this position interacts with the MSU Department of Psychiatry business office, Regional Intensive Support Teams ISTs, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). The primary responsibilities for this position include overall project administration including but not limited to:

• Work with project leadership on resource planning, availability, and allocation in support of project objectives
• Monitors project-related budgets and prepare related reports
• Track and analyze compliance with program objectives, expenditures, procurement and report any risks, overflows, and deficits to program leadership
• Develop and implement program assessments for outcome measurements and benchmarks
• Gather information from community partners to assist in the shaping and development of regional partnerships through landscape assessments and reports
• Conduct data gathering, analysis, and prepare annual project reports
• Administer and monitor case management systems
• Work with project leadership to prioritize and respond to informational requests
• Collaborate with various university departments and community entities to facilitate effective outreach and learning opportunities that promote the mission and goals of the project
• Other duties as assigned

Please note that this is an off-cycle position funded through September 30, 2027; continuation contingent upon funding and performance.

This position is a fully on-campus position.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired in a four year college degree; three to five years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in a field related to the position including planning and managing projects; communications content management (written, verbal, digital) experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring software, desktop publishing and/or project management software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of grant acquisitions, budgets, scope of work, and maintenance
• Experience with data management and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and community departments
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references, with at least one from a current/former employer.

Special Instructions

Please note that this is a fully on-campus position; remote schedules will not be considered.

To apply, applicants must provide requested information at the MSU Human Resources site at http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/ and upload requested documentation. Documentation should be in .PDF format and include:

1. a letter of application,
2. a resume,
3. the names and contact information for three professional references with at least one from a current/ former supervisor

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is a limited term position funded until 09/30/2027 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

https://prevent2protect.msu.edu

Bidding eligibility ends November 17, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.