Project Specialist

Education At Work (E@W) enables students from traditionally underserved communities to secure a high-quality post-graduation job through evidence informed work-based learning programs. E@W aims to equip students with the high-value skills and experiences sought in the professional world by offering meaningful work opportunities.

If you love the pursuit of excellence and are inspired by empowering a student-centered culture to fulfill the E@W mission, we invite you to learn more. We offer unique opportunities to work on rewarding projects in an environment that appreciates diversity, focuses on talent development, and recognizes and rewards exceptional work.

Job Summary
The Project Coordinator will support the project management team by coordinating and overseeing all aspects of project activities, from planning to completion. This role involves close collaboration with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Essential Functions:
• Assist in the development of project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate project meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Track project timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Serve as a point of contact for project-related inquiries.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, team members, and clients.
• Prepare and distribute project-related reports and updates.
• Assist in resource allocation and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure accessibility for team members.
• Monitor and track project budgets and expenditures.
• Identify potential project risks and issues, escalating them to the project manager.
• Assist in the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Track and follow up on action items and issues.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.
• Conduct project reviews and post-project evaluations.
• Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.
• Maintain project files and records.
• Prepare and distribute project-related documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the project management team as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.

Specific Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for maintaining relationships.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team management and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in documentation management and project management tools.
• High attention to detail, even under pressure.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to receive and incorporate feedback as well as take direction from senior leadership and execute.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc:
• Certifications in Project Management or similar.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira or similar).

Working Conditions:
• Ability to travel on occasion.
• Ability to function on a computer workstation for long periods of time.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with team members offsite.

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