The Project Coordinator for HR Administration performs a wide variety of activities required to provide exceptional assistance to the AVP for HR Administration and the HR Administration team. Primary responsibilities include coordinating special projects, meetings, agendas, materials, preparations, meeting space/facility usage. Drafts documentation, correspondence, and presentations. Conducts thorough and accurate research. Anticipates leadership needs and proactively solves problems and/or independently handles issues as necessary. Manages projects independently, including conducting research and analyzing findings. Collaborates and partners with other team members to complete project objectives.

The Project Coordinator is also responsible for all financial requests and budget tracking for HR Administration funds, and provides general administrative support as needed for the AVP and HR Administration team.

• Successful candidate must be a highly organized individual with significant experience in providing executive level management administrative support
• Experience in supporting projects with multiple priorities, deadlines, and constituents
• Demonstrate discretion in working with confidential information and use sound judgement in decision making
• Proficient with electronic filing systems and backup
• Experience drafting and editing correspondence, reports, and other documents in a professional and efficient manner, including strong proofreading skills
• Demonstrated and proficient use of Microsoft Outlook to manage email and calendars
• Proficient with current office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to take initiate in fulfilling responsibilities and anticipating needs of supervisor
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

• Experience working in higher education providing administrative support for an executive or senior management level
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Commensurate with experience

8/12/2019

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

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