Science & Grant Research Project Manager

East Lansing, Michigan, United States Plant Soil And Microbial Sciences 40000781 Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional Area of Interest: Agriculture Area of Interest: Education/Training Area of Interest: Information Technology Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Administrative Professionals- AP Remote Work: Remote-Friendly Union/Non-Union: Union Support Staff Opening on: Oct 21 2026 Closing at: Nov 3 2026 - 23:55 EST 13 Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources 1174219 Working/Functional Title Science & Grant Research Project Manager Position Summary Michigan State University is seeking a highly organized Grant Project Manager to coordinate a multi-institutional USDA AFRI SAS project led by Eric Patterson. The project brings together 18 Principal Investigators across 11 states to address herbicide resistance through integrated research, extension, and education activities. The Project Manager will work closely with the Lead PI (PATTERSON), project leadership, Co-PIs, graduate students, stakeholders, and university administrators to ensure effective coordination, communication, reporting, and implementation of project activities. Coordinate day-to-day activities across participating institutions and project teams. Collect project updates and progress reports from participating PIs and assist with USDA reporting. Track project milestones, deliverables, timelines, and annual outcomes. Organize annual project summits/micro-conferences, meetings, and related activities. Coordinate the project's graduate student scholarship program and interdisciplinary student cohort. Facilitate communication among the Lead PI, Pillar Leads, Co-PIs, students, evaluators, and stakeholders. Maintain project records, reports, meeting documentation, and other grant-related materials. Support evaluation activities and collection of project accomplishments and impact metrics. Assist with stakeholder engagement, Extension activities, and dissemination of project outcomes. Coordinate with Michigan State University administrative and sponsored-program personnel as needed. Position Impact This position will provide the central coordination and administrative support necessary to successfully implement a nationally coordinated research, extension, and education program addressing herbicide resistance. The Project Manager will allow project leadership and investigators to focus on scientific and Extension activities while ensuring that project milestones, reporting, communication, and collaborative activities remain on schedule. Minimum Requirements Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration, Management, Plant Science, Biology; three to five years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in project management, business analysis, facilitating/training with a focus on business management; workflow process analysis and implementation of strategic initiatives or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products and standard project-management tools. Desired Qualifications Advanced degree(Masters or PhD) in Business Administration, Management, Plant Science, Biology or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated project coordination or administrative experience. Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate activities involving diverse teams. Experience with research grants. Experience coordinating multi-institutional or collaborative research projects. Familiarity with agriculture, weed science, research administration, or higher education. Experience working with faculty, graduate students, and external stakeholders. 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 CV/Resume Name & Contact Information for Three(3) professional references Special Instructions Inquiries regarding the position can be sent to Dr. Eric Patterson ([email protected]) Work Hours STANDARD 8-5 Description of End Date This is an off-dated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal. Website https://www.canr.msu.edu/psm/ Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon. Bidding eligibility ends October 27, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.