Project Coordinator

Job Summary Position 831170 – Project Coordinator The project coordinator and event manager will directly support the work of the Office of the Dean and the position of Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. The position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities focused on enhancing faculty experience and success. The position involves strategic event planning, including developing RFPs, analyzing venue proposals, and making data-driven recommendations. A key aspect is creating and executing engaging professional development infographics and documentation for faculty processes such as annual reviews, promotions, and awards. Collaboration with department chairs is essential in articulating complex information and creating user-friendly resources. This multifaceted position demands a blend of analytical thinking, creativity, and interpersonal skills to effectively support and enhance the professional lives of faculty members. In addition, the project manager also supports day-to-day operations for the Vice Dean for Operations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of budget principles and fiscal management Knowledge of project planning Knowledge of academic policies and procedures Knowledge of faculty success initiatives Ability to plan processes for records management and project planning Ability to communicate effectively and work within teams Ability to engage in problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills Ability to work independently Ability to delegate work intelligently and effectively Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism with all associated duties Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, staff, and other constituents Ability to thrive in a dynamically changing position Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively without supervision Ability to attend to detail Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree; 2 years of demonstrated success in a project planning or coordination role. OR Associate’s Degree/Two years of college plus two (2) years of related work experience or four (4) years of related work experience Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree and related work experience Benefits and Compensation Job Family – Administrative Professional 1 Salary – MR 7 ($53,112.67) For more information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Health Benefits) Important Notes This position is based on-site and is not eligible for remote work. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. ETSUisanEqualOpportunityEmployer. University Overview: EastTennesseeStateUniversity(ETSU)isaninstitutionwithover14,000 diversestudentshighlyranked graduate and undergraduateprograms.Locatedin the SouthernAppalachianMountainsofNortheastTennessee,ETSU servesasahubforcommunity,discovery,andservice. Aligned withtheinstitution'smission,wevalue effortstoengageinteaching,scholarship, creativeactivities,and servicethatinvolvecommunitypartnersand addresssignificantsocietalneedsinour regionandbeyond.Recognizedin2024 asa GreatCollege to WorkFor,recentstrategicinitiatives prioritize theinstitution'sfocuson community engagement. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations #J-18808-Ljbffr East Tennessee State University