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Job Overview
The Project Coordinator is an early career-level professional with limited professional experience in higher education, project management, or in the consulting field. The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Business Design and Optimization Group’s (BDOG) team of experienced consultants to support stakeholder and team engagements and deliver high-quality solutions. Their primary responsibility is to support the BDOG leadership team with their projects, including conducting research, gathering data, analyzing information, managing action items, designing presentations and other communications, and coordinating meetings and events. The Project Coordinator has the opportunity to work on various projects across different units gaining exposure to different business challenges and building a strong foundation for a successful consulting career. They also support BDOG departmental and team operations, including co-managing the BDOG student internship program.
Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist in analyzing information and developing insights to identify opportunities and challenges
Collaborate with the BDOG consulting team to brainstorm ideas and develop innovative solutions for clients
Prepare presentations, reports, and other deliverables to communicate findings and recommendations effectively
Support the project management process, ensuring tasks are completed within defined timelines and budget constraints
Engage in stakeholder interactions, participating in meetings, workshops, and interviews to understand client needs and gather requirements in support of BDOG team members’ projects
Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to bring fresh perspectives and value to stakeholder engagements
Contribute to the development and improvement of consulting methodologies, tools, and frameworks and other professional development activities
Collaborate with colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth
Maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in all interactions and engagements
Co-lead the BDOG student internship program, including recruitment and selection, training and professional development, and project assignment and support
Support BDOG team operations, including staff recruitment and selection, inventory management, team meetings and other engagement and professional development activities including the internal learning management system program, and departmental email and other communication tools
Work Interactions
BDOG provides analysis and leadership of key initiatives across the university. As a valued internal consulting resource, the group possesses skills and expertise in business process analysis, project management, and business planning which are leveraged for a wide-variety of university needs. While providing services across the university, this team is part of the Office of Chief Operating Officer and reports to the Vice President for Strategic Operations & Information Technology.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or a related field is required
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience is preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, interpret, and synthesize complex…