The Project Manager will assist with programmatic activities for a 21 PI USDA-SCRI CAP, including human resources, purchasing, financial management, conference events, and travel. This position will be supported by significant resources in Department of Plant Pathology UC Davis including a business office and dedicated financial analyst for the project, IT support and other administrative support available as required. The PM will provide logistical support to all program participants regarding program-related activities. In particular, the PM will organize monthly executive meetings with agenda, minutes and action points, organize the annual meeting, liaise and be the single point of contact for the Advisory Group, facilitate data sharing and uploading to secured server of processed data, and help coordinate the writing of the annual report.
Apply By Date: July 8, 2026
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Bachelor's degree in related area or 2 or more years experience in project coordination.
- Previous experience coordinating USDA SCRI grants.
- Experience with grant financial management, coordination of conference events, and travel, logistical coordination of monthly executive meetings, agenda, minutes and action point preparation experience, meeting organization, experience with data sharing and uploading to secured server of processed data, experience with report preparation in the REEport system.
- Ability to run zoom meetings.
- Working knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong skills in organizing large groups of people.
- Experience organizing and running in person meetings.
- Strong organization skills. Strong time management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- 50% - Project Management
- 50% - Program Logistics
Department Overview
Plant Pathology is a teaching, research, and extension department within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The purpose of this department is to determine the nature and cause of plant diseases, promote the science of plant pathology, provide leadership in research and teaching programs, and train qualified scientists to continue the principals and conduct high quality mission-oriented and fundamental research. The mission of the UC Davis Plant Pathology department is to improve plant health in the agricultural and natural landscape, so as to ensure long term food security and continuation of natural resource availability at the local, national and global scale. Through partnerships with producers, regulatory agencies, consumer communities and industry, we seek to identify key disease problems, develop short, medium and long-term solutions, and disseminate critical management information.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $85,500.00 - $157,300.00/year
- Salary Frequency: Annual
- Salary Grade: STEPS
- UC Job Title: PROJECT MGT PROFL 3 RP
- UC Job Code: 005252
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time: 50% Variable
- Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-12:00PM
- Location: Davis, CA
- Union Representation: Yes - RP - Research and Public Service Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% remote
Benefits
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High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Physical Demands
- Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment
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vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
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