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Project Manager

29113BR

Campus: Tempe

Project Manager

Job Description

The IHR Nexus Lab is seeking qualified candidates for the position of full time Project Manager. This position will oversee not only internal projects, but will also be 50% dedicated to project management of the new HASTAC-ASU partnership, including maintenance of the Drupal 5 website and outreach and programing duties. HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory) is an interdisciplinary community of humanists, artists, social scientists, scientists, and technologists that are changing the way we teach and learn.  Our 13,000+ members from over 400+ affiliate organizations share news, tools, research, insights, pedagogy, methods, and projects--including Digital Humanities and other born-digital scholarship--and collaborate on various HASTAC initiatives.

Job Family

Project Management

Department Name

Institute Humanities Research

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$45,500 - $60,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

23-January-2017

Category

03

Essential Duties

  • Develops project plans, protocols, and/or informed consents.
  • Plans and negotiates project budgets and timelines.
  • Trains project staff on methods and protocols.
  • Monitors and ensures regulatory compliance and adverse event reporting.
  • Supervises and facilitates the development of high impact training/presentation materials and content, or workshops, meetings and conferences with program/project participants; oversees logistics, scheduling and target audience communications.
  • Organizes and leads necessary project team training efforts for all facets of the project and consults with management to coordinate training and monitor observation efforts, as well as discuss noted findings.
  • Oversees the evaluation of effectiveness of programs/projects to develop and implement the goals and objectives including: improved methods of program/project delivery; evaluation methodology design and implementation including analysis of results and takes or recommends proper action based on outcomes.
  • Develops and monitors daily operations and coordinates program/project activities. Communicate project status and timelines.
  • Oversees the preparation of proposals for continued funding; acts as the primary liaison with current funding source.
  • Supervises the preparation of budget proposals; establishes expenditure controls and recommends the allocation of resources within the limitations of the budget.
  • Directs the recruitment of local participants within the region utilizing the most appropriate promotional and marketing methods.
  • Establishes and maintains liaison with regional, state or national organizations involved in the implementation of technology.
  • Works in collaborative teams and effectively oversee student staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience; 1 of which are in project management, or any equivalent combination of experience and /or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

  • Evidence of a Master's Degree or higher in appropriate field
  • Experience in Drupal 7 programming
  • Relevant project management experience
  • Experience in higher education
  • Experience managing multi-institutional digital humanities projects
  • Experience with community web development and maintenance
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the HASTAC community and its networking needs

Working Environment

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking. Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds. Ability to clearly communicate verbally in English, read, write, see and hear to perform essential duties. Regular review of completed tasks.

Department Statement

The Institute for Humanities Research (IHR) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks to advance the humanities as a site of vital research that contributes to productive social dialogue and makes a difference in the world. We provide an engaging intellectual climate in which humanistic knowledge, methodologies, and skills are central to the analysis and resolution of the world’s many challenges. The IHR generates and supports transformative, transdisciplinary, collaborative humanities scholarship that addresses compelling social issues linking the past, present, and future. 
Check our website at http://ihr.asu.edu/

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 90,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit www.asu.edu/tobaccofree

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.