Project Coordinator (Focus Area in Strategic Initiatives)
Grandisland, Lincoln, NE, United States
Project Coordinator (Focus Area in Strategic Initiatives)
Wayne State College is seeking a Project Coordinator (Focus Area in Strategic Initiatives).
Nature of Work:
Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of the day to day operations of a function, program, and/or department – this is not a secretarial position. Assists in program planning and development; interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding operating policies and procedures; administers budgets; and coordinates academic and/or staff personnel matters. Resolves problems that have a significant impact on the overall goals of the department.
Examples of Work Performed:
Provide direct operational support to the Associate Vice President Strategic Initiatives including briefing materials, presentations, scheduling, preparation of agendas, assistance with travel arrangements and expenses and purchases
Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing tasks, managing competing deadlines, and determining appropriate courses of action
Support preparation of annual program reports and monitoring for the Strategic Plan and other initiatives in collaboration with supervisor
Support the implementation of project management processes, tools, and best practices
Support multiple concurrent projects by managing schedules, deliverables, and dependencies across departments
Take initiative in addressing project needs, resolving issues, and advancing work without direct instruction
Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and documentation
Make informed decisions on routine and moderately complex project matters, escalating only when necessary
Collect, analyze, and synthesize data to support decision-making on strategic initiatives
Track and compile data (surveys, performance metrics, assessment, climate survey, listening sessions, etc.) associated with strategic initiatives and strategic plan outcomes
Maintain and update content for the President’s Office, the Strategic Plan and related webpages, in collaboration with designated IT and College Relations offices
Initiate and oversee internal marketing and communications from the President’s Office and Strategic Initiatives as directed in collaboration with the College Relations office
Manage associated social media accounts on behalf of the President’s Office
Maintain and update Strategic Initiatives Intranet site
Interpret, monitor, and analyze information regarding operating policies and procedures
Help standardize templates, workflows, and documentation practices associated with strategic initiatives
Use a variety of software platforms (such as Jadu, Adobe, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office) to prepare correspondence, publicity materials, surveys, flyers, reports, presentations, and other materials, while managing and assisting with departmental projects.
Assist in event planning for workshops and professional development opportunities
Cross-train as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s degree or work-related experience.
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Wayne State College is seeking a Project Coordinator (Focus Area in Strategic Initiatives).
Nature of Work:
Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of the day to day operations of a function, program, and/or department – this is not a secretarial position. Assists in program planning and development; interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding operating policies and procedures; administers budgets; and coordinates academic and/or staff personnel matters. Resolves problems that have a significant impact on the overall goals of the department.
Examples of Work Performed:
Provide direct operational support to the Associate Vice President Strategic Initiatives including briefing materials, presentations, scheduling, preparation of agendas, assistance with travel arrangements and expenses and purchases
Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing tasks, managing competing deadlines, and determining appropriate courses of action
Support preparation of annual program reports and monitoring for the Strategic Plan and other initiatives in collaboration with supervisor
Support the implementation of project management processes, tools, and best practices
Support multiple concurrent projects by managing schedules, deliverables, and dependencies across departments
Take initiative in addressing project needs, resolving issues, and advancing work without direct instruction
Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and documentation
Make informed decisions on routine and moderately complex project matters, escalating only when necessary
Collect, analyze, and synthesize data to support decision-making on strategic initiatives
Track and compile data (surveys, performance metrics, assessment, climate survey, listening sessions, etc.) associated with strategic initiatives and strategic plan outcomes
Maintain and update content for the President’s Office, the Strategic Plan and related webpages, in collaboration with designated IT and College Relations offices
Initiate and oversee internal marketing and communications from the President’s Office and Strategic Initiatives as directed in collaboration with the College Relations office
Manage associated social media accounts on behalf of the President’s Office
Maintain and update Strategic Initiatives Intranet site
Interpret, monitor, and analyze information regarding operating policies and procedures
Help standardize templates, workflows, and documentation practices associated with strategic initiatives
Use a variety of software platforms (such as Jadu, Adobe, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office) to prepare correspondence, publicity materials, surveys, flyers, reports, presentations, and other materials, while managing and assisting with departmental projects.
Assist in event planning for workshops and professional development opportunities
Cross-train as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s degree or work-related experience.
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