Senior Project Support & Operations Coordinator

Job Title: Project Support Spec Sr - CIPHER Location: Cobb County, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 298642 Job Summary Provide professional level support and project management services for divisional initiatives and projects. Lead the development, implementation, and execution of moderately difficult initiatives with a completion timeline of a year or less. Act as an advisor to program teams regarding projects, plans, and operations. Perform specialized administrative support for projects and for the unit. This position will interact on a regular basis with unit management and staff, department staff, and advise and counsel unit and department staff. Responsibilities Lead and support a broad range of moderately difficult multi-functional projects and programs, including developing tools, resources, timelines, and other requirements to ensure successful completion; conduct assessments, gather and interpret data, produce reports, and provide solutions to successfully manage projects. Initiate and conduct assessments, collect data and benchmark studies to identify needs, gaps, improvements, and provide recommendations to management on issues and matters of significance related to projects, programs, and future initiatives. Establish schedules, oversee arrangements and provide logistics support for projects. Participate in the development and execution of program events; coordinate and arrange meeting and project materials for distribution. Prepare correspondence and reports, including origination of first drafts and conducting related analyses and research on behalf of the unit executive or other unit staff; design, develop and edit project presentations, agendas, and other documentation. Track and present progress reports, proposals and related project communications. Provide specialized administrative support for assigned projects and unit, including coordinating the executive's calendar, meetings and event arrangements. Initiate and/or process HR related documentation including hiring packages, posting requests, schedules and reports, as required. Gather and coordinate dissemination of information regarding new or revised policies and procedures within unit, respond to inquiries regarding Institute and departmental policies and procedures, and make referrals as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four to five years of job related experience. Preferred Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) experience in a higher education environment. Working knowledge and experience with Workday, Cognos, Deltek eTime, and Microsoft Outlook. Prior professional experience in a college or university environment. Experience with Georgia Tech purchasing and procurement processes. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience managing projects, with proven examples of successful outcomes. Skills Requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent interpersonal abilities, ability to learn quickly, and communication skills (oral and written). Strong project management and process improvement skills. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position will require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require a security clearance. This position is located in Smyrna, Ga. Salary Salary Job Grade A8 Recruiting Range: $56,679.00 – $77,086.00 Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed