Project Coordinator

Job Details

The Project Coordinator works to organize and support strategic projects as well as day-to-day operations for the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences. Under the strategic direction of the Dean, the Project Coordinator will support opportunities for collaboration, communication, programming, and process improvement. In addition, the Project Coordinator will assist leadership with developing projects and programs necessary to advance the pillar mission.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate, lead, and evaluate initiatives and projects related to strategic priorities for the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, including but not limited to marketing, student and faculty communication, social media
• Collaboratively prioritize short and long-term special projects, programs, events, and other initiatives as assigned by the Associate Deans and Administration
• Provide creative, administrative, and operational support to the Office of the Dean
• Monitor student clinical requirement timelines in conjunction with the Assoc Dean of Student Affairs and Experiential Learning Team
• Support and coordinate the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for the effective and efficient operation of employee onboarding within the college, student travel awards, chair resource site for student action and promotion
• Responsible for planning and implementation of new technology education and standardization within the college
• Independently anticipate, manage, and prioritize preparations for required internal and external projects and events
• Prepare and present status/progress reports to appropriate stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Moderate degree of autonomy, organization, creativity, collaboration, and market analysis in order to meet business goals.
• Coordinates project schedules and ensures deliverables are achieved on time
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment and demonstrates teamwork, innovation and excellence.
• Perform selected duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required in business or other related discipline

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years experience in administrative operations. Project experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience using project management tools.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Computer proficiency for MS Office Suite.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Demonstrate strong collaborative and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner and relate well to a diverse workplace.
• Ability to think creatively, juggle multiple priorities, and manage tight deadlines. 

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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