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Villanova University

Project Manager - PGDC Platform Development

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $57K - $72K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ October 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Project Manager - PGDC Platform Development to support the design and implementation of the Philadelphia Garden Data Collaborative online platform. The role involves coordinating project meetings, managing contractor selection, leading platform design and development, supporting outreach, and guiding students. This is a one-year, grant-funded staff position in the Department of Geography and the Environment.

Highlights

  • Coordinate project meetings and manage project documentation

  • Lead the contractor selection and platform design and development process

  • Support outreach activities and assist principal investigators in advising students

  • Required to have an undergraduate degree in geography, political science, food studies, environmental studies, computer science, or related fields

  • Minimum three years of related work experience with emphasis on online spatial data platform development

  • Experience with collaborative, community-oriented technical tool implementation

  • Preferred skills include familiarity with diverse mapping platforms, ESRI GIS products, database and online platform management, GIS proficiency, and basic coding skills

  • Knowledge of community-oriented online platforms and familiarity with the Philadelphia gardening community are advantageous

  • Salary range is $57,200 to $71,500, based on qualifications and budget considerations

  • Position classification is exempt, full-time (35 hours/week), 12-month staff appointment