• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients in regard to their professional services engagement, building and maintaining strong relationships. • Understand client needs, expectations, and strategic objectives to ensure alignment with service delivery. • Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of professional services projects. • Collaborate with project teams to define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines. • Allocate and manage resources effectively to ensure project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline constraints. • Identify and address resource gaps or challenges proactively. • Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality services. • Conduct regular project reviews to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions. • Identify potential risks and issues related to service delivery and develop proactive mitigation strategies. • Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address any deviations from the plan. • Provide regular updates to clients on project status, milestones achieved, and any potential issues. • Manage client expectations and address concerns promptly to ensure a positive client experience. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery processes and methodologies.

Support clinic operations by managing participant flow, scheduling appointments, and verifying eligibility. Educate participants on program benefits and issue necessary benefits while maintaining accurate records and compliance with policies.

Title: Program - Project Manager I Location: Manhattan, Kansas, United States Job Description: The program/project manager I independently coordinates and manages operational activities for the Secure Energy Institute (SEI), exercising considerable judgment, initiative, and discretion to achieve organizational objectives. The role is respon... 521753 Carl R Ice College Engr Dean Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term) Hybrid eligible About This Role The Secure Energy Institute (SEI) at Kansas State University is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Program/Project Manager I to support the institute’s mission of leading the advancement of energy security by developing affordable, accessible, reliable, and resilient energy solutions, integrating advanced nuclear technologies with complementary power sources. This position plays a critical role in coordinating institute operations, managing events and stakeholder engagement activities, supporting communications and outreach efforts, and assisting with budget and administrative processes. The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact for faculty, university administrators, corporate partners and external stakeholders while helping to build strategic connections that expand the Institute’s impact across Kansas and beyond. Key Responsibilities Event Planning and Program Coordination • Independently plan, coordinate, and execute SEI-sponsored events, workshops, conferences, meetings, and outreach activities. • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, schedules, registration systems, and event logistics to ensure successful delivery of objectives and exceptional participant experiences. • Prepare event materials, presentations, reports, agendas and supporting documentation. • Coordinate in-state and out-of-state travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, conference registrations, and detailed travel itineraries. Communications and Outreach • Maintain and enhance the Institute’s website and social media platforms to support engagement, outreach, and participation. • Create, edit, proofread, and distribute written and electronic communications, publications, reports, presentations, event flyers, and promotional materials. • Assist in building strategic partnerships and connections that strengthen the Institute’s visibility and impact. Data Management and Reporting • Design and maintain systems for tracking event participation, engagement metrics, and program outcomes. • Analyze participation and engagement data and prepare reports to support leadership decision-making and strategic planning. • Develop and implement processes for tracking faculty and researcher SEED grant applications, ensuring accurate data collection, monitoring, and reporting. Budget and Financial Administration • Coordinate event-related expenditures, including venue rentals, catering, travel expenses, and operational expenses. • Ensure expenditures are allocated to appropriate funding sources and comply with university policies and guidelines. • Process invoices and coordinate payment activities to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions. • Work closely with the Director to monitor budgets, track expenditures, and provide recommendations regarding resource utilization and event planning. Stakeholder Relations and Administrative Support • Serve as a primary point of contact for Institute activities and inquiries. • Build and maintain productive working relationships with university leadership, faculty, researchers, corporate partners, government agencies, and community stakeholders. • Provide recommendations to Institute leadership regarding operational improvements, event planning, and program initiatives. • Identify and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency and effectiveness. About Us The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is dedicated to driving innovation and preparing the next generation of technological leaders. With 15 undergraduate, 11 master’s and 8 doctoral degree programs, the college is meeting growing demand for skilled professionals and advancing knowledge to benefit society. As a premier institution, our mission is to educate and empower students to tackle the challenges of an ever-evolving world. Learn more at https://engg.k-state.edu/ . The Secure Energy Institute at Kansas State University is building a new model for solving real-world energy challenges across Kansas and the Great Plains. Our work brings together advanced nuclear systems, resilient grid infrastructure, distributed energy solutions, and energy manufacturing to create deployable, community-centered systems. We integrate cutting-edge digital engineering and workforce development with strong partnerships across industry, government, and local communities. By focusing on implementation, scalability, and regional impact, the Institute is positioning Kansas as a national leader in secure energy systems. Worksite Description This position is Hybrid eligible. It is expected that this position will require at least 20 hours per week on site. Hybrid arrangements may be negotiated depending on specific circumstances. All remote work must be performed in the United States. On-site participation will be generally required to support events and meetings. The employee's specific circumstances will be considered when scheduling these events and meetings to facilitate on-site presence. Other than IT equipment, the employee must procure all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, and services required to perform duties off-site. All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho. What You'll Need to Succeed Minimum Qualifications: - Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education. - Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree - At least 5 years of experience in a position that involves event organizing and project execution. - Experience with K-State Extension and outreach activities. - Experience with marketing/graphic design software. - Experience with K-State's enterprise IT and purchasing systems. Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $60,000-$70,000

• Analyze demand, proposals, and capacity data to generate forward-looking insights that support supplier readiness, industrial expansion planning, and multi-year production ramps. • Evaluate supplier capabilities, constraints, and investment needs using CGO capacity frameworks such as Transform–Improve–Sustain and prioritized focus categories. • Integrate data across programs to support consolidated demand strategies, cost modeling, and bottoms-up part-level capacity targets. • Provide program management leadership for the largest capacity initiatives in the propulsion, energetics, and sub-tier supply base. • Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to track execution for major qualification, industrial expansion, and modernization programs. • Manage simultaneous large and small capacity expansion projects, including new supplier startups, factory stand-ups, and multi-source qualification programs. • Coordinate across CGO, SBU/programs, supply chain, engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure aligned execution of capacity goals. • Lead supplier factory stand-ups, qualification accelerations, long-lead procurement alignment, and multi-source development for propulsion and energetic products. • Support the US Industrial Expansion strategy including standing up new rocket motor entrants and compressing qualification timelines. • Execute actions to stabilize the existing industrial base by attacking highest-risk constraints across incumbent and new entrant suppliers and critical sub-tiers. • Drive modernization of propulsion architectures, materials, and processes. • Serve as the primary interface for supply-chain capacity updates, partnering with customers and internal stakeholders on required data and status. • Lead complex, matrixed teams executing multi-sourcing, supplier recovery, modernization, and new entrant development efforts. • Collaborate with programs, finance, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to secure resources, validate investments, and drive transformation. • Identify, assess, and prioritize supply-base risks—including ramp risks, material obsolescence, long-lead constraints, and single-point-of-failure suppliers. • Partner with Industrial Base Resiliency teams to accelerate DMSMS mitigation actions and implement enterprise-level strategies for resiliency. • Track execution velocity and implement corrective actions based on performance gaps, risk frameworks, and supplier readiness assessments. • Present program status, capacity insights, investment outcomes, and risk posture to senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional partners. • Develop clear, outward-facing communication to drive alignment across CGO leadership, programs, and the broader organization.