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Job Overview:
The College of Engineering is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the Drexel University part of the Freedom Rings Program. The Freedom Rings Partnership is an initiative made up of grassroots organizations, government, and universities that brings internet access, training and technology to low income communities across Philadelphia.
The Project Manager will take a leadership role for the Freedom Rings project team at Drexel University. The Project Manager will be responsible for developing, executing and managing a two year program that will meet the goals and objectives of the Freedom Rings project on a timely matter. The major focus of this position will be management of the project's daily operations during the term of the award with a key emphasis on managing relationships for the team at Drexel with the Freedom Rings SBA Program Director over at the Urban Affairs Coalition on a daily basis to ensure that all project goals, objectives, and deliverables are met/achieved on time, within budget, and at the highest possible quality of work.
Qualifications:
• Minimum an undergraduate degree in a related field of study.
• Must have education and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: business administration, leadership, project management, finance, economics, community relations, writing/journalism, marketing, event planning, public speaking, public relations, public administration, design, and nonprofit administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized, detail oriented and capable of functioning effectively in every independent situation.
• Ability to complete projects and achieve goals on time while delivering high quality results.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to create complex collaborations and teams; able to mediate disagreements.
• Advanced computer skills (ex. Internet communication, research and business presentations) are highly recommended.
• At least intermediate level with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Interest in community relations and technology.
• Familiar with ARRA reporting and PMP certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of technology and supervisory skills are desirable.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
Essential Functions:
• Specific tasks include (but are not limited to):
• Responsible for all phases of program from implementation through completion.
• Act as the primary contact for program partners and activities.
• Create clear and attainable project objectives, build the project requirements and manage the cost, time and quality of the two year project.
• Incorporate the goals and objectives of the Freedom Rings project to the two year plan.
• Supervision on full time staff and student co-ops.
• Meets weekly with project leads from internal teams to closely monitor work and plans.
• Ensures all teams at Drexel University are following the project's goals and objectives and deliverables are met/achieved on time, within budget and at the highest possible quality of work.
• Work closely with the Office of Research on project accounting and compliance.
• Oversee procurement and RFP processes in accordance with grant guidelines.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Posting Information:
Drexel is ranked one of the best national universities in the category of Best National Universities in “America’s Best Colleges" for 2011 by U.S. News & World Report for the eight consecutive year, and in the top 100 for the third straight time. Drexel is also ranked second among national universities in the US News list of “Up-and-Comers", along with schools most often cited by university administrators nationwide as making “the most promising and innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty, student life, campus, or facilities."
With more than 8,200 employees and nearly 23,000 students, Drexel is the fifth largest private-sector employer in Philadelphia and has a vibrant community of students, faculty and professional staff, and encourages the richness diversity brings to the workplace. Like its students, Drexel's employees are known for being passionate, entrepreneurial and innovative.
Drexel University offers an attractive benefits package including tuition remission, a generous retirement package with matching funds (up to 11 percent) and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals directly helping the University achieve its record growth and quality reputation. Additional benefit information can be found at http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/
Commitment to a two year long project.
This position is supported fully or partially by external funds; continuation of employment are contingent on receipt of those external funds.
Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment will be contingent upon the University's acceptance of the results of the background investigation.
Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The College of Engineering department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
For more information about Drexel University and The College of Engineering, please visit us at www.drexel.edu or http://drexel.edu/coe/.
To apply for this position, please apply online at: www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=74683
or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for Program Manager. The requisition number is 4101.
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