Senior Project Manager
Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA
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About Drexel University Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world"class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers. Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long"term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future. At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti"racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures. Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world"class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award"winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non"certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information. Senior Project Manager Apply now Job no: 503225 Work type: Full-Time Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA Categories: Dornsife School of Public Health Job Summary Detail-oriented, organized, personable individual needed to join the Communities Advancing Science for Society (ComPASS) Coordination Center Team as a Sr. Project Manager. The ComPASS Coordination Center is a newly funded grant program awarded by the National Institutes of Health. The role of the Drexel ComPASS Coordination Center (C3) is to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of 25 Community Health Equity Structural Intervention (CHESI) sites across the country. We invite applicants to come and be a part of a team that is dedicated and determined to advance public health as a human right. The successful applicant will have outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills. The Sr. Project Manager will be assigned to a range of COMPASS functions with a special focus in developing and maintaining project management structures to achieve the goals of the ComPASS Coordination Center (C3). Essential Functions * Support the overall COMPASS Co-Directors and Sr. Project Manager in a range of organizational tasks including developing and updating workplans, tracking outputs, following up on action items, and developing reports and presentations. * Support COMPASS Core leads in developing and implementing strategies and workplans to advance the achievement of the C3, tracking progress on project milestones, scheduling and staffing core meetings (including preparing agendas and minutes and following up on items). * Coordinate and support data collection efforts including annual surveys or other data collection efforts as needed. * Assist in the coordination and staffing of various centrally coordinated COMPASS meetings. * Maintain files on Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, as well as Google Drive, and ensure that all necessary files, presentations, recordings, etc. are deposited into team-accessible folders as needed. * Assist with reporting and submissions to NIH and Drexel's IRB. * Other tasks as assigned. Required Qualifications * Master's degree in public health or related field or Equivalent work experience * 5 years of relevant experience * Very detail oriented, organized, and comfortable with multitasking * Comfortable working with project management software * Possess excellent oral, written, analytical/quantitative, organizational, and interpersonal skills * Strong leadership and project management skills * Team oriented and experienced working with diverse groups * Can work independently * Demonstrated complex problem-solving ability * Proficient in MS Office Suite, Teams and SharePoint * Proficient in use of Google Drive and applications (Google Docs, Spreadsheet, etc.) Preferred Qualifications * Familiarity and experience with NIH-funded research * Experience supporting coordinating centers for multisite studies * Experience using for project management Physical Requirements * Typically sitting at a desk/table Location * University City - Philadelphia, PA Additional Information This position is classified as exempt, grade L. Compensation for this grade ranges from $62,630 to $93,950 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework. You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure. Special Instructions to the Applicant Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified. Advertised: May 30 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Jun 30 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Created: 2024-06-15