Project Manager - PGDC Platform Development

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, 19085

Category: Sustainability

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: 20254501S

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week: 35 per week

Department: 181-Geography and the Environment

Position Summary: Project manager to support the design and implementation of the Philadelphia Garden Data Collaborative online platform. The project manager will be responsible for coordinating project meetings, supporting outreach activities and overseeing the development of the PGDC platform. This is position is for one year and is grant funded. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project meetings
• Manage the selection of the contractor and lead platform design and development process
• Help PIs in advising and guiding students
• Manage project documentation
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education: Undergraduate degree in related field (geography, political science, food studies, environmental studies, computer science)

Work Experience: Minimum of three years related work experience required. Experience in online platform development with emphasis on spatial data. Experience with collaborative and community-oriented implementation of technical tools

Work Skills: Organized and detail oriented. Collaborative. Able to guide and mentor students

Specific Job Knowledge: Knowledge of community oriented online platforms and tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience: Familiarity with diverse mapping platforms. Experience with platform design and development. Familiarity with both ESRI GIS products and other GIS software

Work Skills: Proficiency in database and online platform management. Proficiency in GIS. Basic coding skills

Specific Job Knowledge: Familiarity with Philadelphia gardening community

Salary Posting Information: This position falls within salaried grade 14 and the range for this position is $57,200-71,500. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate's qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

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