Job Summary 
     
The CHAT Project Manager reports to the Project Director and is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the ACL-INNU-funded Clinics Helping Adults Thrive (CHAT) project. This role manages project timelines, data, and budgets to ensure effective implementation and compliance with grant requirements. The Project Manager collaborates with multiple colleges and departments to align project activities, serves as a liaison among project faculty, community practices, the funding agency, and other stakeholders, and supports the preparation of required reports. Additionally, this position contributes to the development of promotional and educational materials, assists with resource development, and performs other related duties as assigned. This position is contingent on continued grant funding.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of rural and community health issues, with an emphasis on the needs of older adult populations. 
• Knowledge of standard office software applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools. 
• Ability to coordinate and support complex, multi-faceted projects with multiple stakeholders and deliverables. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and facilitate meetings, including preparing materials and documenting outcomes. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners. 
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities, demonstrating sound judgment and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to assist with budget tracking, purchasing processes, and travel coordination in accordance with established guidelines. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally in academic and healthcare environments. 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year in training and/or experience in project management, health-related research, or community-based projects 
  OR 
• A combination of education and work experience 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in project management in a university setting.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Job Family – Administrative Project Management 1
• Market Range - 7 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. 

Application Instructions 

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. 
• References available upon request
• Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter and Resume

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 University Overview 

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.  

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.