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University of Michigan Experiential Technologies Project Manager in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Experiential Technologies Project Manager
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How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in two pages or less, please let us know how you will align with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations).
What You'll Do
As a member of the Creative Studios team, you will focus on the latest generative AI and extended reality technologies. As a Project Manager, you will collaborate with a diverse team including designers, artists, developers, and faculty to support projects applying generative AI and XR technologies. You will play an important role in project management, from initiation through to delivery, ensuring that projects align with strategic goals and are delivered on time and within scope. The Project Manager will report directly to the Associate Director of Experiential Technologies.
Who We Are
TheCenter for Academic Innovation (CAI) (https://ai.umich.edu/) is where creativity and the University of Michigan's aspirations for societal impact combine to reimagine the future of higher education. Through curricular innovation, educational data and research, and educational technology, we position U-M as a global leader in academic innovation to create and inspire change in higher education and to promote an engaged and informed society.
About Creative Studios
CAI Creative Studios helps online learning experiences come alive for millions of learners around the world. With top-end production facilities on campus, we are an important resource to ensure that faculty get the support and coaching they need throughout the production of multimedia elements for online learning experiences. Our team helps faculty through the production process so they can focus on what they do best: delivering life-changing education to millions of learners around the world. For more information, please visit our website:Academic Innovation. (https://ai.umich.edu/)
Responsibilities*
Apply project management skills for Experiential Technologies projects such as partner communication, team member and process management, design, and quality assurance in collaboration with faculty, CAI teams, administrators, vendors, and other external partners.
Manage project tasks including project scoping, meeting scheduling, communication plans, budget management, and resource allocation to ensure execution and consistency of deliverables across CAI's Creative Studios portfolio.
Develop detailed project plans to track progress using project management tools and platforms, adjust plans, and deliver successful outcomes.
Facilitate meetings and communication channels to ensure clear exchange of information among project partners.
Create and help develop and implement project documentation and best practices for the Creative Studios domain and across teams.
Participate in learning and application of project management methodologies to support educational projects. Support the XR equipment checkout processes and software allocations for internal and university partners.
Manage and align many diverse perspectives, including those of faculty partners, external partners and collaborators, CAI colleagues, and other U-M and external partners and guide agreement to move projects forward.
Work with copyright personnel, accessibility experts, design teams, faculty, and third-party vendors to ensure that the digital content of Academic Innovation initiatives complies with our policies, especially regarding design thinking, copyright, accessibility, privacy, and data access policy.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree
2 or more years of technical project management experience, in fields such as educational technology, management of technology, business administration, or consulting.
Experience with project management tools and software, such as google sheets, trello, Asana, or similar tools.
Ensuring Creative Studios domain goals are met.
Experience planning and delivering multiple simultaneous technology-focused projects involving diverse sets of partners
Respond to new information or unexpected challenges.
Understanding of generative AI and extended reality technologies is desirable, though not required.
Additional Information
This is not a remote position and any adjustments to a standard in-person schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
You may have occasional non-standard work hours, such as evenings or weekends.
You have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Please note: This is a 5 year term-limited position with the possibility of renewal depending on funding.
Excellent benefits are available. For details, see http://benefits.umich.edu/
Salary Information
The general salary range for this position is $62,000 - $67,000. You can expect to be paid a great compensation package. Factors used to determine salary include experience for the position and internal equity within the unit. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor agreement and transparency throughout the recruiting process.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Center for Academic Innovation (CAI) is committed to inclusion in our organizational work, culture, climate, and the products we create. We aim to recruit a diverse team as a reflection of our commitment to our work designing equitable and inclusive learning and work environments that are necessary for the university community to make progress on solving societal challenges. CAI draws on each of our team member's unique backgrounds and experiences to guide our everyday work in the center, and our team collaborates with students, staff, and faculty on projects that center our commitment to DEIJ work. All interested applicants, including those from groups historically marginalized by educational privilege, are encouraged to apply.
Organizational Statement on Harassment
We believe all individuals deserve to be treated with respect and have the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes mutual respect and a safe space for collaboration. Any concerns shared with Individuals with Reporting Obligations in the Center for Academic Innovation will be reported to the Equity, Civil Rights, & Title IX Office to be reviewed and addressed, and the Center for Academic Innovation encourages reporting of any forms of harassment including sexual and gender-based harassment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
Decision Making Process
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
250013
Working Title
Experiential Technologies Project Manager
Job Title
Project Intermediate Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Vp Acad Innovation
Department
Center for Academic Innovation
Posting Begin/End Date
6/07/2024 - 7/07/2024
Salary
$62,000.00 - $67,000.00
Career Interest
Administration
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