Project Development Coordinator

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Project Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Project Development Coordinator plays a key role in securing capstone projects for the Project Sourcing Office at the Wisconsin School of Business. This position works directly with external partners sourcing and progressing projects from initial lead to project scoping. Strong business knowledge is a must to help define the project. The Coordinator must be able to organize and prioritize competing tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Establishes monitors coordinates and controls project budgets versus actual expenditures and budget reporting

• Analyzes data and trends compiles progress reports and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions

• Serves as the initial point of contact for the project(s) serves on committees and attends meetings representing the interests of the project(s)

• Develops schedules coordinates and prioritizes project work plans in accordance with specifications and resource limitations

• Develops enhances and maintains operational standards and systems to support project teams

Department:

Wisconsin School of Business Office of the Dean

Compensation:

The minimum salary for the position is $63000 . Actual starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year professional experience in sales outreach or similar role

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years professional experience

• Well-qualified candidates will possess:

  • Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills

  • Keen attention to detail and precision

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Demonstrated abilities in project development & consulting

  • Ability to work under deadline pressures while managing multiple priorities in a fast paced deadline driven setting

  • High degree of initiative

  • Proven success in working both independently and in teams

  • Provide a high level of customer service while utilizing a strong professional presence

  • Preference given to someone with experience in content creation for marketing materials

Education:

• Bachelors degree required business or related field preferred

How to Apply:

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume

• Letter of Qualification

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Se Ann Yang

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