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Project Coordinator- Temporary REMOTE
Job Number: 2023-43691
Category: Administrative Professional
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - HR-Temprite Services - W860030
Job Type: Temporary
Num. Openings: 7
Post Date: July 11, 2023

Temporary Project Coordinator will organize and plan work activities including, but not limited to, handling protected health information and personally identifying information; performing data entry; and mailing information 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 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

This is a temporary remote Monday - Friday 40 hrs per week assignment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Lead small projects in collaboration with the Director or designee
• Ensure that new project development is timely, successful, and meets expectations
• Convene and direct project teams to effectively address project requirements according to objectives, schedule and budget
• Participate in new project development and the implementation of project related activities for the department
• Document and maintain current: project development reports, meeting minutes, decisions, progress reports, schedules, budgets, cost tracking reports, and other pertinent records
• Implement and manage tasks in accordance with departmental objectives
• Assist senior staff with project specific activities in a timely and efficient manner, develop project plans, compile and analyze data, produce project reports, maintain project plans, and schedule meetings
• Prepare multi-media presentations and reports utilizing a variety of software applications
• Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel including staff, department heads and external parties
• Participates as a member of project teams
• Update the Director or designee on project details and changes in a timely manner
• Recommend alternative courses of action and implement changes when necessary
• Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of experience coordinating and planning projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience in using computer-based tools including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet and database products

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