PS Coordinator, Project

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a project management support professional to assist across disciplines such as construction, engineering, operations, and technical. The role includes reviewing proposals, ensuring contract compliance, coordinating with internal and external partners, and issuing project amendments.

It also covers scheduling, earned value management, budget review, and change analysis while reporting progress to leadership; grant-funded at times.

Qualifications

• Six years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Experience working on federally funded projects.
• Ability to work with and coordinate among multiple project partners.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent human relations and customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Coordinate among multiple project partners; work as part of a team and independently.
• Prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of software applications.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area is preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Provide support to the project management function across various disciplines (e.g., construction, engineering, operations, technical). Review project proposals, ensure compliance with contract language, coordinate agreements and contracts with internal and external partners, and issue and track project amendment documentation. Perform technical support including project scheduling and planning, earned value management, budget review/cost analysis, and change‑of‑scope impact analysis. Communicate any issues, problems, or additional information to project managers and stakeholders and recommend solutions. Monitor and evaluate project timelines and activities and report progress to project managers and leadership. Support the development and implementation of programs and play an important role in day‑to‑day project activities. This position is partially funded by grants.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent human relations and customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Previous experience working in a higher education setting and on federally funded projects.
• Coordinate among multiple project partners; work as part of a team and independently.
• Prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of software applications.

Qualifications

• Six years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area is preferred.
• Experience working on federally funded projects.
• Ability to work with and coordinate among multiple project partners.

Benefits and Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post‑retirement rules and restrictions.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates.

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References