Project Manager-The Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity
Champlain College

Category:: Staff
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Department:: Leahy Center for Digital Forensics - 1210
Locations:: burlington, VT
Posted:: May 5, 2022
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time Temporary
Position ID:: 147227

Job Description:

The Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity at Champlain College is seeking a Project Manager. As a member of the Leahy Center team, the major role of this position is to supervise the assessment team. This team is made up of students and faculty focused on creating assessments for National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) courses to help determine if a prospective student has the prerequisite knowledge/skills to be successful in the course. Recruitment, management, and development of student workers is an essential responsibility of the role.

Responsible for guiding a project from conception to completion. The goal of a Project Manager is to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Several projects are typically in the process of being completed at any given time, and a Project Manager must be able to manage multiple aspects of the process simultaneously. Project Managers work cross-functionally and communicate to all parties involved in a project. As a Project Manager, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure that all deadlines are met. You will also take the lead on projects, delegating tasks, and managing the productivity of your team. You will be responsible for assigning tasks to the right team members, checking on their progress, and ensuring that each project is completed on time and to the highest standard.

This is a temporary position through October 2022 based on external funding.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget
• Hire, schedule, train, and supervise student employees
• Provide advanced level support for all related work
• Meet budgetary objective

Requirements:

• Demonstrable problem-solving project management experience and skills.
• As this position entails overseeing teams of college students, teaching experience, mentoring, or demonstrated experience leading teams is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Proven success on research projects; ex blogs, publications, etc.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• An ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences.
• The ability to self-organize, self-motivate, work autonomously, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality.

A bachelor's degree in project management, business, computer science, informational technology, or related fields preferred.

Additional Information:

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

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Application Instructions:

Application materials must include a resume/CV and a letter of interest (Cover Letter) specifically addressing the desired qualifications. The College seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences, service to the community, teaching or research can contribute to the diversity, inclusivity and academic excellence of Champlain College. Please include information about how you would contribute to these efforts and help to further this goal in your letter of interest/cover letter.

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