Project Coordinator

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Project Coordinator for ETS coordinates and functions of a designated project to ensure that goals and objectives specified for the project are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications.  This position typically reports to a manager, principle investigator or another department administrator.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

Has responsibility or authority which is limited to the direction of student or temporary workers.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, staff and students both within the department and University-wide. External contacts include government agencies, sponsor representatives, vendors, visitors, officials and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• May coordinate, monitor or supervise the activities of subordinates.
• Develop and recommend new or revised project goals and objectives.
• Develop and schedule project work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitation; oversee daily operations and coordinates activities of project; determine priorities.
• Monitor and approve project expenditures ensuring that budget allocations are not overspent.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of proposal for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.
• Confer with and advise staff, students and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and project goals and policy and interpretation; refer to appropriate department person when unstable to respond.
• Coordinate activities of project with interrelated activities of other projects, departments or staff to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
• Prepare periodic reports, financial statements and records on project activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
• Evaluate project effectives to develop improved methods; devise evaluation methodology and implements; analyze results and recommend and/or take appropriate action.
• Review application or other project documents independently or in conjunction with supervisor to determine acceptance or make decisions pertaining to project.
• Recruit project participants, members and volunteers utilizing most appropriate promotional or marketing methods, such as individual letters, brochures or presentations at meetings.
• Develop, compile and write communications and promotional literature for distribution such as newsletters, brochures or flyers; coordinates process from development through printing and distribution.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings or conferences, coordinate logistics, scheduling and participant communications.
• Interact and maintain liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating project objectives.
• Perform job related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:   

• Knowledge of issues pertaining to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principl