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Posted Job Title

Temporary Project Manager - Graduate Admissions - Penn Engineering (Hybrid Eligible)

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt - HYBRID ELIGIBLE

The Graduate Admissions department at Penn Engineering seeks a Project Manager to coordinate and spearhead all tasks pertaining to the redesign of its website. This is a 6-month temporary position with an expected start date of September 1, 2022; a hybrid, 20-hour work week schedule is available. Working closely with the Director of Graduate Admissions, the Project Manager will set the project timeline and collaborate with contractors (UX/Web Designer and Content Developer) to ensure its implementation. The Project Manager must have expertise in WordPress and will be responsible for implementing all website layout and content changes after the initial design is established. Experience or expertise with SEO is preferred.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.

Department / School

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Pay Range

$7.25 - $155.75

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