Senior Project Coordinator STARS

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Job SummaryThe Project Coordinator supports the planning, organization and implementation of projects by coordinating schedules and collaborating with project team as well as external vendors and/or partners to meet project objectives and provide effective communication between stakeholders. This includes advanced level administrative and analysis project responsibilities of business operations.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in related field. In lieu of degree, five (5) years' relevant experience will be considered.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum five (5) years' project coordination experience with medium to large projects involving multiple key stakeholders. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum three (3) years’ experience.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong organizational and analytical skills; must be able to set, execute and follow through on deadlines and deliverables.
Superior communication skills while developing and maintaining diplomatic rapport.

Proficiency working with MS Office Suite, such as Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
Proficiency working with Project Management related software.
Ability to manage change.

SkillsAnalytical Skills, Cultivate Relationships, Manage change, Managing Deadlines, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Communication, Project Management, Written Communication

ResponsibilitiesAssists in project analysis with the business case, review business requirements, gap analysis, feasibility study in long term benefit, requirement and solution review with stakeholders., Assists leadership in overseeing all project activities and priorities ensuring compliance with departmental policies., Coordinates, in the absence of an assigned Project Manager, small to medium projects, involving one or more stakeholders., Develops and maintains project related documentation, coordinate communications efforts., Handles project related administrative functions., Maintains project plans, tracks project progress, and prepares reporting to ensure activities are in accordance with specified objectives., Performs other duties as assigned., Reviews project objectives and ensure that work is completed as needed., Serves as a project liaison and schedules cross-functional meetings to facilitate collaboration.

CertificationsCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - Project Management Institute (PMI)

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment TypeRegular

ADA Requirements

2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.