Job Summary:
The Project Coordinator provides ongoing project support for a variety of Department of Chemistry operations, including Building and Grounds, Copy Center, and Administration activities. The incumbent will track and communicate work orders, building plans, and building access, coordinate and analyze department-wide chemical usage, assist with Copy Center projects and services, and manage capital equipment inventory,
Responsibilities:
Plans, analyzes, manages, coordinates, and tracks projects and quality improvement efforts for processes, procedures, and systems. Provides management consulting to improve organizational results.
- 25% Develops, schedules, coordinates, and prioritizes project work plans in accordance with specifications and resource limitations
- 25% Develops, enhances, and maintains operational standards and systems to support project teams
- 15% Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions
- 10% Establishes, monitors, coordinates, and controls project budgets versus actual expenditures and budget reporting
- 5% Serves as the initial point of contact for the project(s), serves on committees, and attends meetings representing the interests of the project(s)
- 20% Serves as DPA for Capital Equipment management
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Education:
Required
Bachelor’s Degree
Qualifications:
Required:
– Strong communication and organization skills.
– Strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
– Formal or informal project management or development experience, including proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
– Experience with implementing solutions for organizational challenges, interpreting policy or processes, managing organizational risk or compliance.
Preferred:
– Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a successful team in an innovative, fast-paced environment.
– Effective problem-solving skills: proven ability to bring value to stakeholders with new/revised projects or initiatives.
– Ability to analyze qualitative data.
– Strong experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
– Demonstrated and effective cultural competencies.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $50,600 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Minimum starting salary is $50,600/year. Actual starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications.
How to Apply:
Please click on the “Apply Now” button to start the application process. For questions on the position, contact: Beatriz Lemire, beatriz.lemire@wisc.edu 608-890-0298.
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.
Contact:
Beatriz Bolanos Lemire
beatriz.lemire@wisc.edu
608-890-0298
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Project Coordinator(AD035)
Department(s):
A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CHEMISTRY/CHEMISTRY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
275227-AS
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Applications Open: Mar 21 2023 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Apr 4 2023 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time