Impact-Driven Academic Project Coordinator (Contract)

The Goodkind Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide hands-on administrative and operational support for a short-term project in a large academic department. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a service-oriented mindset, emphasizing in-person interactions. Key responsibilities include managing communications with faculty and staff and ensuring smooth departmental workflow. This is a contract role requiring dependable, organized, and collaborative candidates.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate university systems and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for walk-in visitors and incoming phone inquiries.
• Manage and respond to email communications with faculty, students, and staff.
• Assist with general administrative and project-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Google Workspace tools

Self-motivated

Collaborative team player

Job description

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide hands-on administrative and operational support for a short-term project in a large academic department. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a service-oriented mindset, emphasizing in-person interactions. Key responsibilities include managing communications with faculty and staff and ensuring smooth departmental workflow. This is a contract role requiring dependable, organized, and collaborative candidates.