Academic Innovations Project Manager

Job Description

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University’s Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University’s residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Campus is currently interviewing for an Academic Innovations Project Manager (AIPM) to join the Academic Technology team in Daytona Beach, Florida. The AIPM collaborates with various university stakeholders including Instructional Design & Development, the Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Information Technology, Academic Technology, college faculty, and vendors on the planning and implementation of new academic software technologies and innovations in Worldwide courses and programs. The AIPM is highly organized, skilled in project management strategies, an effective and timely communicator, and is comfortable working closely with and making presentations to university leadership, vendor representatives, and cross functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of work related experience

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Effective presentation skills
• Thorough understanding of project management principals and software
• Ability to remain flexible and quickly adapt to the changing needs of departments and/or timelines

Preferred Skills:

• PMP or PMI certification preferred but a combination of education and at least 3-5 years of experience in a related field will be considered