Project Manager – PGDC Platform Development

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
  filed (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 (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)

• Organized and detail
  oriented
• Collaborative
• Able to guide and mentor students

Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge
of principles and procedures related to field and area)

• – 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 (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)

• Proficiency in database and online
  platform management
• Proficiency in GIS
• Basic coding skills

Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge
of principles and procedures related to field and area)

• 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.