Forwarding this for a colleague. I don't have further information about the job, but UCHRI does some cool stuff and I figured it might be well-suited for those finishing a Ph.D. and looking for something interesting to do for a bit. - Alex DIGITAL HUMANITIES PROJECT MANAGER UC HUMANITIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE University of California, Irvine Req # 2012-0678 The UC Humanities Research Institute is seeking a talented and motivated individual with diverse experience in academic research and administration in the digital humanities. The Project Manager for Digital Humanities Research and Engagement will be responsible for helping to coordinate the HASTAC Digital Media and Learning (DML) Competition as well as assisting in the development of programs and funding for a UC-wide digital humanities initiative. The Digital Humanities Project Manager will work closely with the UCHRI Director and Associate Director and staff to conceptualize and implement a UC-wide initiative on digital humanities, pedagogy and engagement. Candidates will draw on previous training and experience in digital humanities and new media to work and think strategically with UCHRI and the DML Competition and Research Hub staff, to develop UC and external networks and funding opportunities, and to build and manage existing and future digital programs and projects to further the mission of UCHRI. Candidates should have demonstrated experience developing and administering programs, events, and collaborative research projects, preferably in a higher education setting; solid grounding in the principles and practices of research and development in digital humanities; experience with new media and technology applications for research and pedagogy in higher education; strong oral and written communications skills; and experience working with diverse campus and public constituencies. Some experience managing grants desirable though not required. Candidate needs to be passionate about the humanities and able to think strategically about the intersection of the humanities, technology and public engagement in order to advance the mission of UCHRI. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION ONE: EVENT AND GRANT MANAGEMENT 50% Work with UCHRI Director and external partners to manage all aspects of the MacArthur Foundation-funded Digital Media and Learning Competition, including developing timelines, work plans, budgets, and internal and external communications to ensure project goals and outcomes are met, and helping to conceive of future themes for the initiative; Serve as planning and administrative liaison for UCHRI to the MacArthur Foundation, HASTAC, and other DML Competition partners; Serve as primary communications and administrative interface between Competition applicants, participants, winners, judges, and staff; Coordinate logistics and provide administrative support for Competition related programming, including arranging space and catering, processing of honoraria and travel-related expenses; arranging transportation, accommodations, and meals for event or program participants, as necessary; Manage all aspects of post-Competition grant awards, in coordination with HASTAC and SPA; Work with UCHRI Director on fundraising and donor relations for the Competition. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION TWO: PROJECT AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT 50% Work with UCHRI Director and Associate Director to conceive and implement UC systemwide Digital Humanities and Public Scholarship initiative. Help to conceive, initiate, and implement exciting digital humanities projects to advance public scholarship; Provide project management and strategic planning support for a new UC-wide research initiative around digital humanities and public engagement; Work with UCHRI directors on external funding strategy for digital humanities initiative; Serve as primary administrative interface with participating faculty and graduate scholars as well as humanities centers, administrators and other campus and community collaborators on digital humanities initiative; Serve as internal liaison between UCHRI and the Digital Media and Learning Research Hub; Research and report on best practices in DML for higher education; Coordinate research on and outreach to digital humanities projects and courses across UC; Work with UCHRI Associate Director to develop and produce public events, communications and social media strategies for UC-based digital humanities research, pedagogy and public engagement projects. Salary: Range $45,012 - $52,326 100% time contract position; one-year appointment renewable, contingent on funding. Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts. Interested candidates should apply with a cover letter explaining their interest and outlining their particular skills and experience, a resume, and links to writing samples, websites, and/or digital projects. To apply, please go to: https://staffing2.hr.uci.edu/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.asp Search by Job Number 2012-0678