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Duties: The Project Manager for Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing is the chief operating official responsible for managing a wide variety of projects relative to the day-to-day operations of the Taylor Institute. This position is responsible for such professional revenue-producing services as consulting, training, research, programming, and grant writing. Administration of a wide variety of general business management tasks, various programs, events, strategic initiatives, academic endeavors, and professional involvement of the institute.

Qualifications: A Master's degree in marketing or a closely aligned field of study and at least five years of experience in positions that are consistent with the above duties required. Continuing education and professional training are equally valued. The candidate must be able to demonstrate considerable experience in finding and acquiring business clients. Project and event management experience is expected. Each candidate must also demonstrate reasonable good marketing and business research experience. Evidence of success in contract solicitation, program development, revenue enhancement, grant/contract acquisition and management will be viewed in positive terms. The Project Manager needs strong organizational skills, research competences, business development insights, and program development capabilities. Effective people skills, knack for relationship building, reasonable technology competences, flair for project and event management, knowledge of event planning, and effective selling aptitudes.

Resume Requirements: Submit a cover letter, resume and a list of references to Dr. Dale Lewison, Director, Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing, Project Manager-Taylor Institute Search, The University of Akron, Polsky #563B, Akron, OH 44325-4804. Electronic submission preferred at ldale@uakron.edu. If sending electronically, in subject please enter: Project Manager-Taylor Institute Search