Project Management Coordinator
Location
Gary, IN | United States
Job description
Department
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (NW-GENA-IUNWA)
Department Information Project/Administrative Coordinator is someone who keeps the team updated, provides detailed project schedules or plans, keeps a day-to-day task tracker, maintains the project resources, and most importantly manages the project communication channels. This role facilitates procedural/operations-focused projects on campus, and is not a construction or programming centric role.
The Office of Administration team prides itself on excellent customer service, integrity, and honesty. We are centered on teamwork and providing first-rate quality, professional, and responsive management of several units including auxiliary services, facilities services, facilities planning, project management, and real estate services to the campus community and visitors from the surrounding community.
Job Summary IU Northwest is actively seeking a Project/Administrative Coordinator for the Office of Administration. Do you have a passion for improving systems and have an entrepreneurial spirit then we are looking for you to fill this role!
Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for the administration of campus Parking Operations and will assist in daily administrative support of the Office of Administration functions and/or assigned tasks; prepare, monitor, and distribute updates as assigned.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Collaborates support for the Office of Administration functions, resources allocation, and communication.
- Performs and provides a variety of administrative tasks to support the function of the Office of Administration, exercising confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy. Monitors and directs incoming calls, mail, and e-mails promptly, courteously, and accurately.
- Facilities solutions to complex, cross-functional issues and communicates development to stakeholders.
- Participates in the development and implantation of administrative standards, policies, and practices for the organization and makes process improvements as needed.
- Performs duties related to maintaining the departmental website and various administrative software programs, coordination of departmental events, and provision of general support of campus operations.
- Communicates with campus constituents on project statuses, ensures that projects go smoothly and meet deadlines.
- Provides administrative support, including but not limited to monitoring departmental e-mails, phone, and in-person transactions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
General Responsibilities
- Coordinates support for project management activities, resource allocation, and communication.
- Develops a schedule designed to meet necessary deadlines and communicates with team members.
- Monitors project progress and handles moderately complex issues that arise.
- Ensures projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.
- Collaborates with cross functional teams with varying levels of seniority and experience to support various programs.
- Performs a variety of administrative skills and prepares correspondence related to the project.
- Maintains a detailed, organized file and records system.
Qualifications EDUCATION
Required - High School Diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required - 2 or more years of relevant experience
SKILLS
Required - Demonstrated project management skills
- Proficient communication skills
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
Preferred - Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit; self-starter
- Demonstrated self-awareness; knows what needs to be done for projects
- Quick learner/adaptable
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
- Demonstrates excellent judgement and decision-making skills
Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location Gary, Indiana
Advertised Salary $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Project Management
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