Yale University
Location
New Haven, CT | United States
Job description
1. Manages special projects ranging from academic to financial from inception to completion, which requires quantitative analysis, independent research, and the proposal of resolutions or conclusions. Creates and envisions programmatic initiatives and communication strategies. 2. Designs and develops communications strategies for special projects. Develops and exercises a keen understanding of the multiple audiences and contributing University offices involved in a given project to ensure that individual communications are rolled out within a structure planned in advance and with appropriate communication among key stakeholders. 3. Envisions, creates and authors a wide variety of sensitive and high-level written materials. Serves as coordinator and executor for a range of internal and external committees. May participate in decisions regarding committee work. Advises panelists on precedents and prior actions. 4. Serves as Secretary for committee(s), manages informal and formal resolution processes and voluminous correspondence. 5. May supervise the work of project coordinator and administrative staff. 6. Serves as liaison to other departments on all communications. 7. Contributes to design, organization, and maintenance of department website. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1: Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to proofread text.
Required Skill/ability 2: Exceptional organizational skills, including the effective use of computer tools for planning and tracking progress of tasks associated with project plans.
Required Skill/ability 3: Strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.
Required Skill/ability 4: Knowledge of art history or related field in the humanities.
Required Skill/ability 5: Self-directed. Problem-solving skills.
Preferred Education: MA in the field of art history, cultural heritage, museology, or a related field and five years of experience, preferably in a museum environment.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Project Specialist
University Job Title: 50th Anniversary Project Manager
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: MA in the field of art history, cultural heritage, museology, or a related field and five years of experience, preferably in a museum environment.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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