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Subject:        GIS Project Manager at University of Southern California
Date:   Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:07:06 -0700
From:   John Wilson <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Angela Cope <[log in to unmask]>



USC's Dana and David Dornsife School of Letters, Arts & Sciences,
*Spatial Sciences Institute* is seeking a Project Manager to join its team.


*Job responsibilities include:*


Assists a principal investigator with formulating research objectives.
Plans, organizes and schedules activities to meet objectives. Develops
and implements operating policies, procedures and systems to support
planned operations. Ensures these are well-documented and communicated
to project personnel.


Contributes to the design of research protocols. Evaluates, recommends
and implements procedures for data acquisition, management and quality
control. Evaluates and recommends statistical methods for data analysis
and monitors and interprets results of analysis. Prepares technical
reports and papers on study plans, progress and results of research
activities.


Develops and manages project budgets. Authorizes expenditures and
monitors account reconciliation and status to ensure compliance with
fiscal guidelines and regulations. Prepares and/or directs the
preparation of financial reports as required. Directs ongoing purchasing
activities including authorization of one-time major purchases.


Directly or indirectly manages staff assigned to project. Plans and
staffs project operations based on proposed research activities and
timelines. Includes negotiation and oversight of subcontracted services
as necessary. Makes hiring, promotional and salary decisions in
accordance with University policy. Provides training and technical
supervision to staff. Motivates and monitors the progress of work
performed by project staff to include senior technical personnel.
Assesses need for and follows through with disciplinary action.


Identifies funding sources and opportunities. Authors technical
proposals and/or works with researchers to develop project proposals.
Interfaces with funding agencies to exchange information regarding
project status and to build and maintain rapport to enhance
opportunities for additional funding.


Plans, develops and implements public relations strategies. Responds to
external requests for information. Develops press releases, newsletters,
articles and other types of communications pieces. Plans and
participates in meetings, discussion groups and other types of events to
promote project visibility. Lectures on behalf of the project.


*The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer
that Values Diversity.*


*Full description and application submission at *

/_https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=70164_/

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