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Position Title Project Coordinator/ Account Manager Division College of Agriculture Department Agricultural Science Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 116000 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Monthly Job Description
Tennessee State University Department of Agriculture and Evironmental Sciences invites candidates to apply for the Project Coordinator/Account Manager position. This a grant-funded, temporary, full-time position (21 months).
In support of the NEXTGEN USDA NIFA grant project and under the supervision of the Project Director/Principal Investigator, this position will liaise with the dean's office, Grants and Accounting administrators, Accounts Payable administrators, Procurement administrators, sub awardees, consultants, and vendors to coordinate billing and accounting reports.
Specific duties include:
Work with the Project Manager to ensure the NEXTGEN grant project is finished on time and executed correctly and within budget.
Coordinate all tasks and moving parts within the NEXTGEN project and oversee the day-to-day progression of the project and keep an eye on its administrative tasks.
Work in conjunction with all other team members and create and adhere to an agreed-upon timeline and schedule. This includes checking in with the team to receive updates on the progress throughout the life of the project, and to ensure that goals and priorities remain intact. Use software and spreadsheets to track a project's timeline, the budget, and any other relevant information. Track and organize the financial files and documents, contracts, and any reports or invoices.
Perform various administrative tasks, including the ordering of office supplies, invoicing vendors, making phone calls, assisting with all forms of communications, assisting NEXTGEN students and faculty, and bookkeeping. Track project financials and follow up with partners to ensure that payment has been received.
Provide technical assistance support to projects as defined by the project coordinator.
Develop and produce reports of study data for project staff, stakeholders, and NIFA. Inform leadership of project status on an ongoing basis. Responsible for generating, interpreting, printing, and archiving various assigned reports.
Assist with support of multiple research studies, field experiences, study abroad, outreach programs, and student recruitment and engagement activities.
Help to develop and maintain knowledge and skills and keep up-to-date with new processes and procedures. Help project team members with processes and help them understand processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, agribusiness, finance, or related fields. This person must have experience working on grants and excellent accounting, social, communication, and project coordination skills. Dedication to professionalism and a positive attitude is also required. Other requirements: Demonstrated leadership skills. A collaborator and critical thinker. Sound time management and problem-solving skills. Experience with change orders and multitasking. A graduate degree in business or finance is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.
Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.
You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.
Open Date 06/24/2026 Close Date 07/08/2026 Job Category Administrative/Professional Requisition Number Benefits
Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.
Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10784
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