{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6bc6895b0462c06b8640d06d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6bc6895b0462c06b8640d06d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6bc6895b0462c06b8640d06d","title":"Program Manager","description":"Position Summary :\nThe Program Manager is part of the Anthropology Department in the College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University and is responsible for managing the Vanderbilt Institute for Spatial Research (VISR). This position is a term position, for up to one year and may be extended. The Program Manager will work on and supervise diverse geospatial and remote sensing research projects including, but not limited to, topics in earth and environmental science, public health and epidemiology, educational policy, archaeology, civil engineering, economics, political science, sociology, history, archaeology, and anthropology. The Program Manager will manage core financials, including contracts with internal and external entities. The Program Manager will also host occasional informational workshops and assist in logistics for visiting speakers in support of students. The Program Manager reports directly to the Faculty Director and works closely with the Administrative Manager. The position requires a thorough understanding of University policies and procedures.\n\nAbout the Work Unit :\nThe Vanderbilt Institute for Spatial Research (VISR) is a core research facility focused on supporting geospatial research at Vanderbilt University. VISR is housed in the Spatial Analysis Research Laboratory, an advanced geospatial facility with 12 workstations, servers, as well as geophysical and land survey instrumentation.\n\nKey Functions and Expected Performance:\nAct as primary consultant for developing and aiding in the execution of geospatial research projects\nWork directly with faculty and other entities in formulating appropriate geospatial methodology and aid in the execution of projects\nWork extensively with geospatial and remote sensing software, including QGIS, POSTGIS, ArcGIS. Workflows will incorporate scripting with Python and analysis with R-Statistics, GeoPandas and other open source packages.\nDevelop data pipelines and workflows leveraging AI\nDevelop novel AI models for remote sensing applications\nSurvey geospatial research and teaching needs on campus\nRecruit new collaborative geospatial projects\nManage the Spatial Analysis Research Laboratory equipment including hardware and software for workstations, laboratory server, and field equipment\nAct as the basic server administrator and consultant for all laboratory issues, upgrades, equipment, etc.\nProvide mentorship for student spatial research projects\nAssist in logistics for VISR-sponsored workshops, symposia, speakers, and other events.\nAdminister licensing and provide support for Vanderbilt’s ArcGIS organization\nConfigure and maintain GIS web applications, dashboards and hub sites\nSupervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants on geospatial and geophysical projects\nServe as field lead and point of contact for geophysical survey projects\nProvide field training for students and assisting with geophysical survey projects\nLiaise with the Tennessee Department of Archeology (TDOA) to report on geophysical survey project findings across the state\nProvide quoting for geospatial and geophysical services\nPerform and maintain accounting records\nManage financials for the core\nNegotiate annual pricing with sales representatives\nPrepare monthly billing of customers\nPrepare an annual rate workbook\nRepresent VISR at annual spatial conferences\nParticipate in quarterly core training\nCollaborate with administrative staff in Anthropology\nSupervisory Relationships :\nThe position has supervisory responsibilities over undergraduate and graduate hourly workers.\nEducation and Certifications\nA Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary .\nMaster’s degree in a geospatially-related field is preferred .\nExperience and Skills :\nAt least two years of directly related experience is necessary .\nAt least four years of directly related experience is preferred .\nExperience with programming languages, such as Python & R, is necessary .\nExperience with machine learning/AI algorithm use and development is necessary .\nStrong interpersonal communication skills are necessary .\nAbility to use judgement to make administrative and procedural decisions is necessary .\nAbility to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects and competing deadlines is necessary .\nAbility to analyze and solve problems independently and in a timely manner is necessary .","company":"Vanderbiltuniversity","rawCompany":"vanderbiltuniversity","city":"Franklin","state":"TN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T16:58:05.654Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"19-3091.00","title":"Anthropologists and Archeologists","slug":"anthropologists-and-archeologists"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"541720","title":"Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-social-sciences-and-humanities"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Position Summary :\nThe Program Manager is part of the Anthropology Department in the College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University and is responsible for managing the Vanderbilt Institute for Spatial Research (VISR). 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