Arizona State University · 9 hours ago
Project Manager, Library & Community Network
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expArizona State University is a leading institution recognized for its innovative approach to education and research. The Project Manager will drive the growth and sustainability of the Citizen and Community Science Library Network, managing day-to-day operations and fostering partnerships across various organizations.
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Responsibilities
Lead execution of engagement activities tied to grant outcomes, including virtual trainings, national webinars, and partner-aligned outreach
Serve as a primary relationship manager and, as appropriate, a public face of SciStarter programs, representing the work with clarity, professionalism, and enthusiasm
Cultivate networks and expand partnerships with libraries, state systems, national organizations, and other third spaces such as museums, cafés, and community-based organizations
Support deeper engagement in priority states through trainings, toolkits, and scalable implementation models
Manage day-to-day project operations and coordinate work across internal teams, contractors, and collaborators
Foster a positive, “all hands on deck” team culture that values initiative, flexibility, and shared ownership
Lead scheduling, documentation, and follow-through for cross-team meetings, workflows, and deliverables
Participate in activities and support operational, digital, business, and strategic development meetings related to SciStarter’s broader work
Monitor progress toward goals, timelines, and growth targets; identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and scale
Create, update, and oversee high-quality program content, including trainings, professional development materials, program descriptions, toolkits, and open-access resources for libraries and other community-facing institutions
Develop and maintain program information and promotional resources for both print and digital use
Coordinate with web and platform teams to maintain and enhance digital infrastructure supporting the networks
Support development and dissemination of citizen science kits, programming models, and large-scale initiatives such as Citizen Science Month
Contribute to and help manage digital content across platforms, including website updates, newsletters, and social media, in collaboration with the SciStarter team
Develop virtual events, including Zoom hosting, facilitation, and coordination
Ensure consistent, engaging messaging aligned with SciStarter’s voice and values across platforms
Organize project documentation and shared resources, maintaining clear file structures and version control within Google Drive
Track activities, outputs, and outcomes to support internal learning and continuous improvement
Ensure alignment with grant objectives, indicators, and deliverables
Prepare inputs for narrative and financial reports (annual and final), in collaboration with leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Experience in project management, program delivery, or coordination of complex, multi-partner initiatives
Experience working with national organizations, libraries, museums, or other community organization
Demonstrated excellence in communication across formats—written, verbal, digital, and presentation
Experience creating and managing content for digital platforms, newsletters, and social media
Experience with WordPress, Google Workspace (including Drive), Zoom, and virtual collaboration tools
Experience designing or supporting online professional development or training programs
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
Ambitious, positive, highly organized, and community-minded professional who enjoys scaling meaningful public programs
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Sick leave and holidays
ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
State and optional retirement plans
Access to ASU recreation and cultural activities
Company
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various fields.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$75.57MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityAmeriCorps Public Allies
2025-01-21Grant· $11.2M
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-07-09Grant· $0.27M
Leadership Team
Philip Regier
University Dean for Educational Initiatives and CEO of EdPlus at ASU
Ara Austin
Clinical Assistant Professor
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