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Project Manager for Digital Corps

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Project Manager for Digital Corps

Additional Information

The Ball State University Digital Corps is an on-campus creative agency powered by students. We’re problem solvers and big thinkers. As part of the IT family, our primary goal is to serve as a catalyst to the campus community using technology in creative, innovative, and immersive directions to advance and support the mission and goals of the university. Our distinct teams – video, design, development, user experience, communication, and project management – combine to create interdisciplinary project teams made stronger by a dynamic Project Manager. For more information on the Digital Corps, visit digitalcorps.bsu.edu.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Benefits and Community

https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff

Relocation

https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation

FLSA

Administrative Exemption

Hrs/Week

40

Length of Assignment

Full-Time At-Will

Position Function

Maintain the successful day-to-day project operations of the Academic Project Support Office and the Digital Corps by making sure projects, staff, and the workplace are functioning effectively and efficiently to meet client demands, promote student success, deliver high-quality projects on time, and support the university.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by the date of appointment. Or, in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree:
● Associate’s degree plus an additional combination of education or experience in project management equivalent to two years.
Or
● High school diploma or GED plus an additional combination of education or experience in project management equivalent to four years

Minimum Experience

At least two years of project management experience.

Minimum Other

Excellent communication skills. Interest or experience working with media and technology projects. The ability to quickly adapt and become familiar with university processes and procedures, and quickly establish a rapport and confidence among multiple university units and levels of the organization.

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

At least two years of project management experience in a higher education institution, creative agency, or similar organization.

Preferred Other

Familiarity with project management software.

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

Graduate and undergraduate student team.

Required Certifications

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Department

Digital Corps:120030

Department Information

The minimum salary for this position is $55,000.00.

Department Email or Phone Number

285-4682

Duties & Responsibilities

Ranking

1

Job Duty

Evaluate the types of resources needed for APSO projects (including video, design, development, communication & user experience), and then analyze the availability of resources (personnel, equipment, etc.) that can be assigned to meet the objectives and goals of each project.

Ranking

2

Job Duty

With the assistance of the Director of the Academic Project Support Office and key members of the APSO team, create detailed project plans outlining timelines, staffing, deadlines, deliverables and other resources required to bring every project to completion on time with exceptional quality, including detailed project objectives and project requirements.

Ranking

3

Job Duty

Evaluate and implement project management tools (Basecamp/ClickUp, Slack, etc.) to promote communication and project success.

Ranking

4

Job Duty

Provide leadership, training, and supervision to a small group of student employees who support the APSO /Digital Corps project management process.

Ranking

5

Job Duty

Generate project reports/analytics for university-mandated reporting, to guide future project planning, and to assist in asset allocation. This includes tracking schedules/hours worked on select projects.

Ranking

6

Job Duty

Monitor project costs, time allocation, and scope creep – as required – to prevent projects from missing deadlines or objectives.

Ranking

7

Job Duty

As required, serve as a liaison with academic personnel throughout the University community for project guidance, updates, intake, etc.

Ranking

8

Job Duty

Support the preparation of final project deliverables and coordinate opportunities for project feedback.

Ranking

9

Job Duty

Join APSO staff in promoting the ongoing successful operation of the Digital Corps through effective hiring, ongoing training opportunities, professional development, and other tools to promote student success.

Ranking

10

Job Duty

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Posting Number

202100804P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

11/01/2021

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

09/08/2021

Applications Accepted Through Date

09/26/2021

Open Until Filled

No

Information regarding transcripts

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Undergraduate Transcripts
  2. Master's Transcripts


Company

Ball State

Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students

Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.

 

We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!

The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay. 

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