Senior Project Support Coordinator - Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center

Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center (dSAIC) of the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

This position will lead and support strategic academic, industry, and research collaboration initiatives across the University and external partner organizations. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining multiple concurrent projects and partnership programs involving faculty, healthcare organizations, industry collaborators, research institutes, and technical stakeholders.

The role requires a strong combination of project management, relationship management, outreach, organizational leadership, and technical coordination capabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, executive sponsors, industry partners, and operational teams to ensure the successful planning, execution, deployment, and sustainability of projects and educational initiatives, including professional certificate and workforce development programs.

This position serves as a liaison between academic, research, technical, and external business communities to foster collaboration opportunities, support strategic growth initiatives, and ensure the successful delivery of program objectives. The individual must be comfortable managing complex cross-functional projects simultaneously while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit project documentation, including financial and procurement details, for review, approval, and prioritization.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with faculty, industry partners, healthcare organizations, research institutes, collaborators, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Provide flexible operational support as needed to meet project timelines, academic objectives, and program requirements.
• Conduct outreach to new companies, organizations, and strategic partners to establish and expand collaborative opportunities and workforce development initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage educational, research, technical, and professional development programs, including certificate-based and collaborative initiatives.
• Prepare, implement, and manage project plans addressing scope, cost, schedule, quality, human resources, risk management, communications, procurement, and change management.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and collaborations across healthcare, data science, infrastructure, and related interdisciplinary domains.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, technical staff, and external organizations to define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and resource requirements.
• In conjunction with functional managers, identify and coordinate appropriate project resources, establish scheduling timelines, and oversee task assignments.
• Execute, monitor, and control projects throughout the project lifecycle, including establishing project baselines and tracking scope, budget, timelines, and deliverables.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate project risks and issues while maintaining regular communication with stakeholders and leadership.
• Prepare and submit periodic project status reports, progress updates, and executive summaries to stakeholders and sponsors.
• Support the deployment, implementation, operational coordination, and ongoing maintenance of projects and collaborative initiatives.
• Ensure all project deliverables and objectives are successfully completed and documented.
• Prepare and submit project closure documentation for review and approval.
• Track projects and programs within University-owned Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools and serve as a resource and trainer for local users.
• Support strategic planning efforts and contribute to the growth and expansion of partnership-driven initiatives.
• Support and coordinate academic technical resources and platforms used for the creation, deployment, and management of courses, certificate programs, and educational initiatives.
• Travel may be required based on project and program needs.
• This position requires full in-person participation.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: This position is 100% externally funded and is contingent on continued funding.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, data science, engineering, business, project management, healthcare administration, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or programs in higher education, healthcare, research, technology, or industry collaboration environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams involving academic, technical, operational, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining professional relationships with faculty, companies, research organizations, and external partners.
• Experience supporting workforce development, educational certificate programs, professional training initiatives, or collaborative academic programs preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with project management methodologies, project lifecycle management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools or similar project tracking platforms.
• Technical aptitude and ability to coordinate projects involving infrastructure, healthcare technology, research computing, data science, or related technical environments.
• Experience preparing executive reports, project documentation, presentations, and status updates.
• Ability to work collaboratively across academic, research, healthcare, and industry environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration/project management tools.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $60,000 to $84,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 10
University Title: Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator
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Job posting will remain open until filled. For best consideration please submit application in full by July 21, 2026.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• This is a fully in-person and onsite position.
• Position will require limited pre-scheduled weekend hours (5-10 weekends across calendar year).

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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