Project Manager

Arizona State University

Project Manager

Sanford Harmony Institute

Campus: Tempe

105931BR

Job Description

The Project Manager will work closely with members of the project team and other stakeholders to facilitate communication and engagement of the various team members and the work they are doing. The primary tasks involve the close and cooperative collaborations that expand and assess the impact of the educational program created by members of the Institute and their partners. The Project Manager will be expected to develop a deep understanding of the Harmony Program -- a school-based, no-cost educational program that is currently used by thousands of schools across the US and beyond (see https://harmony-academy.org/harmony-curriculum/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=17943421858&utm_c 156934651837&utm_term=sel%20harmony&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpvK4BhDUARIsADHt9sTKE3TmA7M6pZ2CHLX4aooRcsofg-qR9MYPVJHFvjYrTIOe_gumT24aAoT6EALw_wcB) and to work closely with Institute partners as we test, refine, and expand the program. The Project Manager will use this knowledge to become involved in and contribute to the many different aspects of the project and will be expected to help coordinate, document, and organize the various efforts involved.

This work will involve planning, communicating, liaising, organizing, coordinating, and executing project activities to ensure the timely and successful completion of project goals.

Salary Range

$55,510 - $85,400 per year, DOE

Close Date

18-November-2024

Essential Duties

• Collaborate with ASU Harmony Institute team members and partners to facilitate project activities
• Serve as liaison with partner networks around the Harmony Program
• Contribute to planning, creation, implementation, and monitoring of activities related to the use and effectiveness of the program and its ancillary products
• Facilitate the engagement of children, families, and schools in project activities
• Prepare educational materials related to social and emotional learning
• Assist with information management and communication
• Document timelines, progress, and outcomes of project activities
• Attend project meetings
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Establish good communication with Harmony Institute faculty, staff, students, partners, and community members
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Experience working on child developmental or family-related projects preferred.
• Expertise in educational programming and curricular development
• Preference for Master’s degree in any area related to education or child development
• Expertise children’s social and emotional learning (SEL).
• Ability to contribute to both creative and technical elements of project activities.
• Experience liaising with diverse team members at ASU and across the US, ensuring smooth operations across multiple locations and teams.
• Capability to manage large-scale projects effectively.

Working Environment

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.  
• Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.  
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.  
• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others. 

Department Statement

The T. Denny Sanford Harmony Institute (https://harmonyinstitute.asu.edu) at Arizona State University is seeking a full-time Project Manager. We are looking for someone who has the skills and values to facilitate the important educational and research efforts that involve the creation, assessment, and dissemination of programs and materials related to children’s social-emotional development. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative team and partnership that is dedicated to equipping children, families, and teachers with the skills, resources, and experiences that support healthy relationships and lifelong success.

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 100,000 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.

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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 and cover letter 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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