Project Specialist

Job Title

Project Specialist

Department

Strategic Initiatives and Engagement

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Benefit Eligible

No

Job Description Summary

The College of Arts and Science (CAS) seeks a part-time (20 hours/week) Project Management Specialist to join the Strategic Initiatives and Engagement Team within the CAS Dean’s Office. This role supports team and college priorities, the LEADS Institute, student success programs, recruitment and retention efforts, and special projects assigned by the Director. The creative, detail-oriented Project Management Specialist will lead assigned projects, conduct benchmarking, research best practices, analyze data and prepare reports, support assessment efforts, and assist with communications and social media, program logistics, and volunteer coordination. This position reports directly to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Special Projects Management: Support projects ad initiatives aligned with team and college priorities, as assigned by the Director. Coordinate timelines, deliverables, communications, and logistics.
• Data, Benchmarking & Assessment: Conduct benchmarking and information gathering; analyze data; and develop surveys, reports, spreadsheets, and tracking tools to support assessment and decision-making.
• Communications & Outreach: Develop and distribute newsletters, reports, announcements, flyers, social media, and other communications for the Director’s programs, projects, and initiatives. Manage related communication platforms and outreach.
• Volunteer Management: Supervise and coordinate student volunteers for assigned programs, events, and projects, including schedules and logistics, consistent with responsibilities and expectations established by the Director.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in project or program management.
• Ability to work on-site at Miami University’s Oxford campus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational, project management, time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Experience with data analysis, assessment, surveys, benchmarking, and information gathering.

• Experience developing digital communications, social media, newsletters, or promotional materials.

• High proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Forms; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Canvas LMS.

• Ability to learn and use new software and technology platforms.

• Ability to lift and move moderately heavy materials and packages.

• The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-directed professional who works independently, manages multiple priorities, and consistently delivers high-quality, results-driven work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's program or degree and 2+ years of professional work experience.
• Experience with Canva, Canvas, Emma or similar platforms, Qualtrics, and CRM/database systems.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

This role may require occasional weekend and evening hours.

Required Application Documents

Resume/CV, Cover Letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

For inquiries, please contact Carolyn Craig ([email protected]). Screening of applications will begin two weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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