Program Manager: Center for Transportation Research, Nashville - UTK

This full-time, exempt position is administered through the Center for Transportation Research (CTR) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and funded by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The position will be located at TDOT’s headquarters in Nashville and will support the Planning Division.

This position will be the point person for developing departmental policies, discipline-specific technical guidance, procedures, and manuals, and will also be responsible for producing deliverables, coordinating with external customers, and financial stewardship and oversight of grants and contracts along with oversight and coordination of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program in TDOT's Planning Division.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative and reporting support
• Developing, processing, and managing consultant and grantee contracts and amendments
• Reviewing and processing invoices
• Assisting with financial documentation and closeout activities
• Helping to oversee the development and implementation of planning-related software tools and systems
• Assisting with the oversight of federally funded transportation planning programs, including Part A of the State Planning & Research (SPR) Work Program and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
• The position will also provide general support to the Planning Division and other TDOT staff as needed

Required Qualifications 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree 

Experience:

• Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in a local or state government administrative, program, financial, or project management environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects accurately
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational, time management, and basic project management skills
• Proven customer service skills are essential, as this position works closely with program staff and grantees across the State of Tennessee
• Requires residency in the Nashville area since the TDOT office is located in downtown Nashville

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or finance 

Experience:

• One year of experience in transportation planning or research
• Experience with contract or invoice management, with financial or accounting-related experience
• Knowledge/Proficiency in Edison

Work Location 

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits 

• UT market range: MR 11 

• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here

• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions 

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachment:

• Resume

About The Division 

The Center for Transportation Research is part of the Tickle College of Engineering at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. CTR researchers and staff members work with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, and many other partners to improve transportation and promote the safe and efficient transport of goods and people.