Department Leadership Project Coordinator

• Provide high level administrative and analytical support to the Department Chair
• Facilitate planning, coordinating, and implementation of initiatives
• Manage the scope and timing of numerous Departmental projects
• Play a key role in developing, coordinating, managing, and executing tasks and projects under the purview of the Department Chair
• Manage searches for high-visibility roles in the Department
• Oversee provider enrollment
• Serve as a key resource for faculty, staff, and departmental leadership
• Manage, plan and administer the operations of a small to mid-sized academic or non-academic department or organizational unit
• Perform short- and long-term planning for the organization
• May supervise staff or students.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR an Advanced degree in related area plus five years of related experience/training.
• Thorough knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and / or personnel management.
• Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse populations using tact and diplomacy, resourcefulness, good judgment, understanding, and persuasion.
• Knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities such as event planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
• Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong skills in short-term planning, analysis, problem-solving, and customer service.
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and / or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and decision-making skills with expertise in clarifying, mediating, and resolving conflict situations. Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues, and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Previous experience developing and prepares budgets and financial reports for funding which may be complex.
• Experience with administrative operations include budgetary financial management and human resources and may include some of the following functions: IT, facilities, student services, and / or contracts and grants.
• Previous experience assisting with the design and drafting of organizational website content
• drafts newsletters and correspondence to organizational constituents.

Proven skills at managing and completing a wide range of special projects/project management experience.