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Project Specialist (E2816D)
IEEEPiscataway, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Feb 2026
💰 $102,000/yr($81,000/yr – $102,000/yr)
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Project Specialist (E2816D) - 260040: KNW-B30
The overall purpose of this position is to act as the staff liaison for assigned volunteer committees. In this capacity, the incumbent defines the requirements and resources needed to successfully execute the goals of Technical Activities (TA) committees. The incumbent must exhibit an expertise in understanding IEEE policies, Technical Activities Board (TAB) and IEEE nominations and appointment policies, procedures and operations in order to be effective in the position. The incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for defining the yearly goals of the committees, analyzing areas for improvement within the committees, developing presentations for committee chairs, developing orientation programs for new members, communicating on a regular basis with committee members, developing meeting agendas and minutes in support of the committees, developing and improving reports of the committees, and acting as a subject matter expert between the committees and the IEEE. The incumbent will be expected to proactively identify, develop, and execute solutions to issues facing the committees and apply their expertise to problem solving, with little supervision.
The incumbent will also be responsible for special projects assigned by his/her manager which will require support of ad hoc committees established by the incumbent Vice President of Technical Activities.
Additionally, the incumbent will be the staff liaison for the TAB Presidents' Forum or the TAB Division Directors' Forum. The incumbent will work with the highest level of Technical Activities volunteer leadership to develop the agenda for the forums, write minutes and action items, and create and coordinate presentations for the forums. The incumbent will be responsible for nominations and appointments that the Forums are responsible for, and will follow up on all action items resulting from the meetings.
As a member of the Technical Activities Volunteer Engagement staff, he or she shall be a valued participant by identifying and facilitating ways to innovate and improve committee operations and working collaboratively and cooperatively across Technical Activities.
The incumbent reports to the Senior Manager, Volunteer and Board Engagement and functions as an individual contributor, and as such has the authority to develop processes and procedures that impact the committees and programs that the incumbent supports. The position does not have any direct reports but acts independently as the lead for the committee he/she supports. The incumbent is self-directed on day-to-day activities and designs innovative solutions that advance business objectives and priorities for the committees and programs under his/her purview. He/she is authorized to approve purchases and contracts up to $5,000 and recommend annual budgetary needs.
Key Responsibilities
Description
Job SummaryThe overall purpose of this position is to act as the staff liaison for assigned volunteer committees. In this capacity, the incumbent defines the requirements and resources needed to successfully execute the goals of Technical Activities (TA) committees. The incumbent must exhibit an expertise in understanding IEEE policies, Technical Activities Board (TAB) and IEEE nominations and appointment policies, procedures and operations in order to be effective in the position. The incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for defining the yearly goals of the committees, analyzing areas for improvement within the committees, developing presentations for committee chairs, developing orientation programs for new members, communicating on a regular basis with committee members, developing meeting agendas and minutes in support of the committees, developing and improving reports of the committees, and acting as a subject matter expert between the committees and the IEEE. The incumbent will be expected to proactively identify, develop, and execute solutions to issues facing the committees and apply their expertise to problem solving, with little supervision.
The incumbent will also be responsible for special projects assigned by his/her manager which will require support of ad hoc committees established by the incumbent Vice President of Technical Activities.
Additionally, the incumbent will be the staff liaison for the TAB Presidents' Forum or the TAB Division Directors' Forum. The incumbent will work with the highest level of Technical Activities volunteer leadership to develop the agenda for the forums, write minutes and action items, and create and coordinate presentations for the forums. The incumbent will be responsible for nominations and appointments that the Forums are responsible for, and will follow up on all action items resulting from the meetings.
As a member of the Technical Activities Volunteer Engagement staff, he or she shall be a valued participant by identifying and facilitating ways to innovate and improve committee operations and working collaboratively and cooperatively across Technical Activities.
The incumbent reports to the Senior Manager, Volunteer and Board Engagement and functions as an individual contributor, and as such has the authority to develop processes and procedures that impact the committees and programs that the incumbent supports. The position does not have any direct reports but acts independently as the lead for the committee he/she supports. The incumbent is self-directed on day-to-day activities and designs innovative solutions that advance business objectives and priorities for the committees and programs under his/her purview. He/she is authorized to approve purchases and contracts up to $5,000 and recommend annual budgetary needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides guidance, support and subject matter expertise both directly and indirectly to TAB, TAB related committees, volunteer events, workshops, tutorials, and leadership training such that volunteers have the information necessary to accomplish work in a timely manner, and within the boundaries of the IEEE’s and Technical Activities' policies.
- Serves as a subject matter expert to other IEEE Operating Units, specifically for assigned volunteer committees. Incumbent will advise and provide direction on matters that arise within the TA technical committees pertaining to policy, administration and operations. This level of feedback will provide volunteers with the ability to manage and interact properly in their respective communities in a productive and efficient way.
- Acts as a liaison with staff throughout IEEE and specifically with Societies/Council leadership to coordinate efforts with respect to IEEE and TA administration, policies, web tools, best practices, etc.
- Supervises projects, provides guidance on decision-making, and develops materials as needed for both volunteer leaders and senior staff related to meetings/event production, information dissemination and other items related to planning and successful execution before, during and after volunte
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