Senior Project & Program Specialist

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA seeks a Project Support Specialist Sr-CIPHER to provide professional level support and project management for divisional initiatives and projects. The role leads development, implementation, and execution of moderately difficult initiatives with timelines of a year or less.

The position interacts with unit management and staff, advising on projects, plans, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to five years of job related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a broad range of moderately difficult multi-functional projects and programs, including developing tools, resources, timelines, and other requirements, to ensure successful completion; conduct assessments, gather and interpret data, produce reports and provide solutions to successfully manage projects.
• Initiate and/or process HR related documentation including hiring packages, posting requests, schedules and reports, as required
• Gather and coordinate dissemination of information regarding new or revised policies and procedures within unit, respond to inquiries regarding Institute and departmental policies and procedures; make referrals as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Initiate and conduct assessments, collect data and benchmark studies to identify needs, gaps, improvements, and provide recommendations to management on issues and matters of significance related to projects, programs and future initiatives
• Establish schedules, oversee arrangements and provide logistics support for projects
• Participate in the development and execution of program events; Coordinate and arrange meeting and project materials for distribution
• Prepare correspondence and reports which may include origination of first drafts and conducting related analyses and research on behalf of the unit executive or other unit staff; design, develop and edit project presentations, agendas, and other documentation
• Track and present progress reports, proposals and related project related communications
• Provide specialized administrative support for assigned projects and unit, including coordinating the executive's calendar, meetings and event arrangements

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Cognos

Deltek eTime

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA seeks a Project Support Specialist Sr-CIPHER to provide professional level support and project management for divisional initiatives and projects. The role leads development, implementation, and execution of moderately difficult initiatives with timelines of a year or less.

The position interacts with unit management and staff, advising on projects, plans, and operations.