PROJECT MANAGER-SPECIALIST - Research and Development

Adroit Studios - College of Education and Human Development

This position involves the documentation and management of small to large scale games being developed for education, health, marketing, or any other purpose as well as the coordination of any outreach or User/Classroom/Teacher testing necessary.

Job Duties:
* Stay knowledgeable on current and upcoming content via playtesting, meetings, documentation, etc.
* Attend, track, and collaborate on grant writing meetings and incorporate it into future project planning.
* Document Game objectives, requirements, and features for developers and artists
* Enter tasks into Project Management Software such as Hansoft, and update them as needed
* Schedule game testing, recruit necessary participants, and communicate to participants through the installation and gameplay process. Troubleshoot any problems that arise
* Analyze progress to identify any issues with reaching upcoming milestones
* Attend classroom testing for observation and technical assistance
* Track and Collect project deliverables such as screenshots, trailers, demos, builds, etc.
* Communicate studio goals and achievements to various stakeholders both online and in person
* Manage social media presence for the studio and coordinate any intern efforts
* Work with the project coordinator on budgets to estimate remaining funds per project
* Work with the project coordinator on contract needs per project
* Other duties as assigned

Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

* Grant Writing
* Project Planning
* Reporting: Analysis & Documentation of Project Progress

Salary Range: $53,500 to $80,940 yearly

Grade: GGS-010

University Title: Project Manager - Specialist

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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