Project Coordinator, Student Success Team (SST) - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh, Office of the Provost, is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator for the Student Success Team. This role provides administrative support to the project manager and team, assists with fiscal management and contract compliance, and helps maintain smooth day-to-day operations in a high-visibility campus environment.

Hybrid work arrangement (on-campus Pittsburgh, with remote elements) and a schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in administration, project management, budgets, or operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills; familiarity with MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the project manager and team.
• Assist with fiscal management and contracts; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage day-to-day office operations: correspondence, notetaking, calendaring, scheduling meetings, processing orders, travel arrangements.
• Interact with key stakeholders; support cross-team collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Student Success Team within the University of Pittsburgh's Office of the Provost is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional for the role of Project Coordinator on the Student Success Team in the Office of the Provost. Our mission is to "advocate and create opportunities for students by providing a system of academic support to boost retention, persistence, and graduation.".

High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Two (2) years' experience in administration, project management, budget, and/or business operations required. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, participating in a team environment, and knowledge of MS tools is a plus.

Job Summary

Serves in an administrative capacity and provides administrative support to the project manager and other team members. Assists with fiscal management and compliance with federal regulations and the contracts. Manages day-to-day office operations and interacts with key stakeholders.

Essential Functions

The Project Coordinator will serve in an administrative capacity and provide administrative support to team leadership. They will also assist with fiscal management, grant compliance, and contracts; manage office operations (correspondence, notetaking, calendaring, scheduling meetings, processing orders, travel arrangements); interact with key stakeholders; other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Project Coordinator

Job Family

Administrative Support

Job Sub-Family

Program & Project Management

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required

2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

City*

Pittsburgh

State*

Pennsylvania

Job_Category

Educational Services

Job Code

Education Educational and Training Services

Affiliate Sponsor

Pitt