Project Coordinator

TITLE

Project Coordinator 

JOB SUMMARY

Performs coordinative work in day-to-day operations in order to develop and implement projects. Areas of concern include project development, financial management and administration, consultation operations, and planning. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.  The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:    Department Head or Supervisor 

Supervises:May supervise program staff, volunteers, and Student Assistants

ESSENTIAL DUTIES -May include, but not limited to the following:

• Monitors activities of projects to assure that policies and guidelines are observed.

• Collects project data for special reports.

• Prepares annual budget.

• Provides administrative support.

• Develops and maintains an effective record keeping procedure.

• Ensures that support services are provided to the program and community.

• Observes work and safety rules.

• Coordinates Open Houses for both the Denton and Houston campuses.

• Coordinates campus visits for groups and individuals.

• Monitors activities of projects to assure that policies and guidelines are observed.

• Collects and compiles reports as directed, including evaluations from campus visits.

• Inputs data for campus visits, open houses and other events.

• Follows up with attendees as needed.

• Maintains good public relations.

• Anticipates needs of the project and develops recommendations for filling these needs.

• Offices at front desk and performs relevant duties (e.g. greets and directs visitors, mail run including sorting and distributing as needed, answers phone, responds to nursing email, keeps archival records updated, coordinates the TEAS exam process, leads the preparation and dissemination of the campus monthly newsletter).
   

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested. 

• Working knowledge of office practices and methods.

• Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.

• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email. 

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in area generally related to project content or assigned responsibilities, preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Two years experience in generally related area.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.  

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Working knowledge of office practices and methods.

• Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.

• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

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Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic. 

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

 If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.

Salary: $35,400 Annually