Project Coordinator

Manpower, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Ross School of Business Administrative Team. The role focuses on coordinating departmental initiatives, managing project timelines, and driving continuous improvement across workflows.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, be able to work independently, and excel at documenting project status and decisions. This is an onsite role with a Tuesday–Friday schedule through May 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects, coordinating tasks across stakeholders, and keeping work organized from start to finish.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and maintain momentum.
• Process improvement experience, including documenting workflows and helping teams adopt clearer ways of working.
• Ability to work independently while still communicating progress, risks, and decisions clearly.
• Comfort building project documentation and using it to support alignment and execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive several key departmental initiatives forward through structured planning, tracking, and follow-through.
• Work independently to manage project timelines, keep stakeholders aligned, and ensure deliverables move forward.
• Improve and standardize processes by identifying gaps, documenting workflows, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and maintain project documentation that helps teams understand status, next steps, and decision points.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather needs, clarify priorities, and translate them into actionable project plans.

Job description

Our client, University of Michigan,is seeking a Project Coordinator to join their team. As a Project Coordinator, you will be part of the Ross School of Businesssupporting the Administrative Team. The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination, excellent organizational skills, and a mindset for process improvement, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Pay Range: $25/hr.

Shift: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm

What's the Job?

• Coordinate and drive several key departmental initiatives forward through structured planning, tracking, and follow-through.
• Work independently to manage project timelines, keep stakeholders aligned, and ensure deliverables move forward.
• Improve and standardize processes by identifying gaps, documenting workflows, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and maintain project documentation that helps teams understand status, next steps, and decision points.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather needs, clarify priorities, and translate them into actionable project plans.

What's Needed?

• Experience managing projects, coordinating tasks across stakeholders, and keeping work organized from start to finish.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and maintain momentum.
• Process improvement experience, including documenting workflows and helping teams adopt clearer ways of working.
• Ability to work independently while still communicating progress, risks, and decisions clearly.
• Comfort building project documentation and using it to support alignment and execution.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to take ownership of departmental initiatives and make a visible impact through coordination and process improvements.
• Onsite role in Ann Arbor with a consistent schedule Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (32 hours per week), through May 2027.
• Chance to collaborate with stakeholders and strengthen your project management and documentation skills.
• Motivating environment where initiative and structured execution are valued.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)