Project Manager
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Job no: 512244
Work type: Staff
Location: New York
Categories: Hybrid
Job Summary/Basic Function
Join Teachers College, Columbia University, as a Project Manager in the Education Leadership Data Analytics (ELDA) research group led by Professor Alex J. Bowers. You will play a crucial role in managing a diverse portfolio of projects within a two-year $2 million externally funded initiative, focusing on bridging education and data science to empower large urban school districts in their equity data use. This role involves overseeing equity indicator data visualization and informing community-focused improvement efforts.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a project portfolio within a $2 million externally funded initiative.
- Coordinate and facilitate access to equity indicator data for large urban school districts.
- Utilize project management software for effective project tracking.
- Oversee budget management and financial planning for the project portfolio.
- Plan and coordinate research group travel, events, and networking activities across a team of 5 to 10 graduate student researchers.
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including Teachers College departments, partner school districts, and funders.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in education, business, or data science-related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Strong organizational and budget management skills.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs.
- Strong organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and an ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in project management, particularly in externally funded projects.
- Proficient in project management software, concepts, and tools.
- Familiarity with data science concepts and tools.
- Demonstrated experience and familiarity with United States K-12 schooling research.
- Experience leading and motivating teams, especially in an academic setting.
Salary Range:
$68,800 - $80,000
Work Modality:
Hybrid
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
If you would like to request any disability related accommodations to complete the job application or to participate in the interview process, please email:oasid@tc.columbia.edu.
Hybrid/Remote
Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements, while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.
We will consider qualified candidates that reside beyond this radius based on the responsibilities and duties expected of the position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Teachers College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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