IT Project Coordinator

Youth Villages; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

2 weeks vacation (FT)

Sick days

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking an IT Project Coordinator to oversee and manage IT projects, developing plans, timelines, and benchmarks. The role will coordinate across stakeholders, track progress, and ensure project success through diligent documentation and vendor involvement.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s in IT or Business Administration and at least 4 years of IT project experience, including 3+ years with Asana, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Business Administration.
• At least 4 years of progressively responsible positions within Information Technology and demonstration of successful project management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience using Asana.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages IT projects from inception to completion.
• Develops project plans, timelines and benchmarks.
• Schedules regular meetings and records decisions and next steps.
• Monitors progress, tracks expenses and reports on performance.
• Maintains project documentation and manages vendor relations.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Business Administration

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully. For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The IT Project Coordinator: Oversees and manages IT projects
• Facilitates development of project plans and manages them from inception to completion
• Schedules regular meetings and records decisions (e.g. assigned tasks and next steps)
• Creates project plans, creating a timeline and setting benchmarks
• Orders resources, like equipment and software
• Retrieves necessary information (e.g. project requirements and timelines)
• Tracks expenses and predicts future costs
• Monitors project progress and addresses potential issues
• Measures and reports on project performance
• Acts as the point of contact for all participants
• Maintains project progress in project management tool
• Communicates with project stakeholders to identify needs and possible solutions
• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions
• Develops an understanding of business and data requirements to ensure successful project outcomes
• Assists with vendor management and assessment
• Performs project tasks as necessary (e.g. configure and install equipment, make site visits)
• Analyzes project data and produces progress reports
• Fosters positive and productive client relationships
• Seeks opportunities to increase customer service and project success
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Business Administration (required)
• At least 4 years of progressively responsible positions within Information Technology and demonstration of successful project management experience (required)
• At least 3 years of experience using Asana (required)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
• Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults.

We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds.

Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity.

We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

Youth Villages® is a national leader in mental and behavioral health committed to finding the most effective solutions to help children, families and young adults overcome obstacles and live successfully. Working through direct services, partnerships with innovative public agencies and advocacy, we collaborate to bring positive change to child welfare, children’s mental health and justice systems.

Our 4,500 employees serve more than 43,000 children and young adults in more than 100 locations in 26 states and the District of Columbia.

Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.