Project Manager

79011BR

Campus: Tempe

Project Manager

Job Description

The ASU Library is seeking a Project Manager to join the Communications and Web Services team. The successful candidate will have a commitment to outstanding customer service and utilize exceptional communication skills to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and library stakeholders on web, design, outreach and event projects. They will plan, direct and organize project requirements, and help streamline workflows and processes through identifying necessary resources and coordinating efforts of all contributors. The Project Manager works closely with colleagues throughout the library and will have opportunities to engage with professionals throughout the university system. This position reports directly to ASU Library's Associate University Librarian for Communication and Web Services.

Job Family

Project Management

Department Name

University Libraries

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$55,510- $70,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

• Contribute in development and implementation of project management methods, tools and techniques and performance.
• Work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, budget and outcomes.
• Identify critical resource expertise and target appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcome(s).
• Plan, develop, implement and guide project teams through complete task definitions. 
• Assign tasks and identify issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness.
• Establish, monitor and manage project expectations to ensure progress and desirable outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain all project status reports and schedules, tracking milestones/deliverables, critical paths and dependencies.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to project teams and stakeholders.
• Build, develop and maintain relationships vital to project success.

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 managing web, technology, creative and/or marketing projects. 
• Experience using project management applications. 
• Experience in establishing and maintaining strong, effective and collaborative working relationships with colleagues and collaborators.
• Experience with work that requires attention to detail, efficiency and organization skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of web development methodologies, design systems and web content management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service to internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Experience in problem-solving and decision-making.  

Working Environment

• This position is based in a library environment on the Tempe campus.
• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting.
• Daily use of computers and associated technologies. 
• Work collaboratively across various departments within the library and University as well as with diverse populations and groups.
• ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee work-life balance. 
• We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market.

Department Statement

A center of energy, imagination and innovation, the ASU Library is home to eight library facilities across four ASU campus locations – providing students and faculty access to millions of information resources, learning assets, world-class collections, outstanding study spaces, advanced data centers and a suite of makerspaces. Serving as a critical gateway to ASU’s research and knowledge enterprise, the ASU Library works to collaborate, educate and innovate across disciplines, communities and technologies, while leveraging key research, learning and engagement opportunities that are unique to ASU. A strong supporter of student success and a critical partner in realizing the New American University mission of access, excellence and impact, the ASU Library is a space of potentiality, out of which many futures can be built and of which none are excluded. More information about the library can be found at lib.asu.edu. 

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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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

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 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.