Project Manager

Proudly standing as the nation's oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.  Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.  We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.  The Project Manager will facilitate the implementation of the DOL Critical Sector Job Quality planning grant.  This will include operationalizing the goals set forth in the grant and ensuring all activities are completed within the established timeline and budget.   This position is grant funded with a project end date of March 31, 2025.  The schedule for this role is varied and will not exceed 30 hours in a week.   Essential Functions:  * Lead the implementation of all project activities including providing administrative support for logistical details, collecting and managing data, supervising on-site and off-site event details, and ensuring communication across multiple platforms occurs seamlessly. * Oversee contractors and ensure that appropriate data is available to inform programming. * Represent the program at university, local, and/or state-wide functions. * Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards. * Prepare formative and summative reports on projected outcomes, risks, and opportunities * Present program updates at Advisory Board meetings and for other stakeholders as needed. People Supervised:  Student staff working as interns.   Bachelor's degree in business, Hospitality or a related field, preferred. Minimum of one year of experience in higher education, program development, teaching or guest services.  Experience with identifying and serving the needs of historically marginalized groups, as well as an understanding of their affective, cognitive, and social needs. Experience with event planning preferred.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.   Required Skills and Abilities:  * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with people of all constituent groups. * Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment. * Demonstrated computer and technology skills to include web and internet navigation, Microsoft office. * Must be highly detail-oriented and possess the ability to work efficiently and effectively within deadlines. * Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and supervise student interns.    NOTE: The description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this occupation.      A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.   * Cover Letter  * Resume/Curriculum Vitae  MAILED, EMAILED or FAXED application materials will not be considered.  Employment for this position is covered by collective bargaining with the SCUPA union (SUA 3). All offers of employment are subject and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.  Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. 

Created: 2024-10-22