Project Coordinator, Full Time

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.