Strategic Project Consultant

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

13 paid holidays

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Strategic Project Consultant in Kennesaw, GA to provide strategic guidance to leadership and deliver optimal solutions for medium to large projects. You will participate in feasibility studies, develop plans within budget, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform decision-making before project submissions.

The role involves planning, development, and post-project evaluation, ensuring timely implementation and strategic alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• 1 year of related experience required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred in a related field.
• Experience with project management software and higher education systems.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives with leadership and align plans with organizational goals.
• Maintain continuous flow of action items from planning meetings.
• Manage project plans considering schedule, cost, and scope.
• Identify pivotal decisions on the critical path and communicate implications.
• Provide strategic guidance and consulting to optimize performance.
• Cultivate campus partner relationships to enhance outcomes.
• Deliver strategic coordination and training in project management methodologies.
• Collaborate with team members to align with strategy and make decisions.
• Analyze data to inform decisions and present insights with recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Project management software

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Job description

Strategic Project Consultant

Job ID: 304286

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives throughacademic excellence, innovative research, strong communitypartnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. Withgrowing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand ourinstitutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoraldegrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part ofthe University System of Georgia.We are searching for talented people to joinKennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for JobResponsibilities)

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 SouthMarietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides strategic guidance to leadership and delivers optimalsolutions for projects. Actively participates in the developmentand execution of medium to large projects and feasibility studieswithin budgetary parameters. Conducts comprehensive reviews andconsultations with project sponsors, leveraging available data toinform decision-making processes before project submission.Additionally, contributes expertise in planning, development, andpost-project evaluation. Collaborates with cross-functional teamsto analyze and formulate strategies for new projects, ensuringtimely and efficient implementation aligned with projectobjectives.

Responsibilities

1. Works with leadership to establish project objectives, craftplans that align with organizational goals, and strategicallyoversee progress to ensure optimal outcomes
2. Ensures the seamless continuity of process flow and action itemsfrom project planning meetings, and strategic alignment ismaintained, fostering efficiency and effectiveness
3. Manages project plans with a strategic lens, consideringschedule, cost, and scope adjustments in light of overarchingproject objectives and organizational strategy
4. Identifies pivotal decisions along the critical path andstrategically communicates them to project stakeholders, offeringinsights into potential impacts and strategic implications
5. Offers strategic guidance and support to both the project teamand managers, leveraging consulting expertise to optimize projectperformance and strategic alignment
6. Actively cultivates and sustains strategic relationships withcampus partners, fostering collaboration and leverage strategicalliances to enhance project outcomes
7. Delivers strategic coordination and training in projectmanagement methodologies, empowering teams with strategic tools andinsights to drive project success
8. Engages in collaborative decision-making with project teammembers, providing strategic input to enhance project outcomes andalign with organizational strategy
9. Analyzes data strategically and presents insights supported bydata to more effectively assess projects, offering strategicrecommendations and insights to drive informed decision-making andenhance project strategy

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in a related field

Required Experience

• One (1) year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional Certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in a related field

Preferred Experience

• Experience with project management software solutions
• Experience in higher education

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary is $51,600 - $64,500 per year. Offersare based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits includeMedical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generousretirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!Visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABLE TO CREATE AND ANALYZE DATA SETS AS A MEANS TO RECOMMEND ANDEXECUTE STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

ABLE TO ADJUST QUICKLY TO CHANGING PRIORITIES AND CONDITIONS

ABLE TO INFLUENCE AND NEGOTIATE EFFECTIVELY

ABLE TO HANDLE MULTIPLE TASKS OR PROJECTS AT ONE-TIME MEETINGASSIGNED DEADLINES

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving,independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal andwritten), time management, project management, and presentationskills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated withthe position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, higher educationsystems such as Banner)

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work andstudy. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the Universityprohibits harassment of or discrimination against any personbecause of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity ornational origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSUcommunity.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaintunder the provisions of this policy, students, employees,applicants for employment or admission or other third partiesshould contact the Office of Institutional Equity at EnglishBuilding, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy,all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm adisqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualifiedfrom employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional referencesas part of their application process. Some positions may requireadditional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification ofacademic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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