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GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Project Coordinator I provides analysis and support for projects, administrative, and general operations. Responsible for independent action on multiple projects as assigned. Tasks vary according to the priorities of the department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and plan work activities of the Department for review with appropriate senior staff
• Implement and manage tasks in accordance with departmental objectives
• Participate as a member of project teams
• Assist senior staff with project development activities: compiling data, drafting reports, and assisting with special projects
• Maintain project plans in Microsoft Project and produce related project reports
• Compile and analyze data, and draft project reports for review by senior staff
• Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel including staff, department heads and external parties
• Update the Director or designee on project details and changes in a timely manner
• Review pertinent correspondence, communications and other background materials on a daily basis to remain current on project and operation details
• Draft routine correspondence, meeting minutes, management reports for the Director or designee and department staff
• Prepare multi-media presentations and reports utilizing a variety of software applications including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Develop and maintain time schedules for department staff, project events and office activities
• Maintain project files and support materials
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience

• 1 year of experience coordinating and planning projects

• Ability to work in a team and meet performance deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with clients and staff
• Demonstrated experience in using computer-based tools including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet and database products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with graphic design software (Adobe InDesign, Canva, etc)
• Background in HTML programming, including Sharepoint
• Experience using content management systems, especially Episerver
• Experience liaising with stakeholders and teams across multiple sites
• Professional and/or personal experience with mental health
• Experience with Google Analytics

Description of Center: This position will be housed within Lifeline for Kids, within the Department of Psychiatry, within Lifeline for Families. Lifeline for Families unites the existing perinatal mental health program Lifeline for Moms (https://www.umassmed.edu/lifeline4moms/) and our nationally recognized child trauma intervention programs –Lifeline for Kids (https://www.umassmed.edu/Lifelineforkids) including LINK-KID, and the Resilience through Relationships Initiative. Leveraging the synergies between perinatal and child health, Lifeline for Families will bring together Lifeline for Moms and Lifeline for Kids and provide the building blocks that are critical for families to thrive.