Project Specialist

Talentify; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

School of EMS in Tyler, TX is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support multiple departments with project management tasks and program communications.

The role emphasizes effective communication with leadership, adherence to policies, and active participation in student services and event marketing as needed.

Qualifications

• Education required or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• Experience with administrative tasks in education settings preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist all departments in carrying out project management plans.
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Skills

Interpersonal

Oral Communication

Teamwork

Written Communication

Dependability

Professionalism

Safety & Security

Language Ability

Math Ability

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Office365

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Tools

Office365

Job description

About this job

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Assists ALL departments in carrying out project management plan.
• Effectively communicates with Director team to ensure successful and timely project completion.
• Upholds catalog and institutional policies during project implementation.
• Participates in activities that promote the School of EMS, to include student recruiting, student services, and program marketing events, as appropriate.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive experience for students in the Program. Puts success of program above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associates Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Experience:
  • Prior work experience in administrative setting is preferred.
  • Functional computer literacy is required.
  • Functional working knowledge of Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.
  • Prior experience working in an educational setting (preferably in the office or Registrar and or Bursar) is preferred.
  • Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• State driver's license required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Language Ability: Must exhibit the ability to read, analyze, and interpret education-related material. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures as they relate to teaching certain topics within the EMS curriculum.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions in different formats. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in the use of audio-visual equipment.

SUPERVISORY REPONSIBILTIIES: None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Some travel may be required for this position.

Conditions of Employment: Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, in accordance with School policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The School of EMS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

At-Will Employment: Employment with the School of EMS is at-will. This means that either the employee or the School may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and may be modified at the School's discretion.