Project Coordinator (Planning and Construction)

Chicago Park District•Chicago, IL

4d•$63,080•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, assists department heads with the development of policy initiatives and strategic planning priorities. Performs related duties as required. Assists department heads with coordinating and developing policy initiatives and strategic planning priorities. Assists department heads with assessments and project planning. Creates a standard project assessment template to include risks, costs, and a synopsis of issues reported. Serves as a representative for the department head at project meetings. Assists the department head in performance management and with identifying operational inefficiencies and ways to implement improvement plans for future evaluation. Prepares written reports for management and works with department heads to gather and convey information and projects results and assessments. Maintains documentation required for project accountability and project assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration or related field, supplemented by one to three years of office administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of business management.
Thorough knowledge of all phases of office management.
Strong Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
High level of organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

Assists department heads with coordinating and developing policy initiatives and strategic planning priorities.
Assists department heads with assessments and project planning.
Creates a standard project assessment template to include risks, costs, and a synopsis of issues reported.
Serves as a representative for the department head at project meetings.
Assists the department head in performance management and with identifying operational inefficiencies and ways to implement improvement plans for future evaluation.
Prepares written reports for management and works with department heads to gather and convey information and projects results and assessments.
Maintains documentation required for project accountability and project assessment.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days in first year of employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
4 paid personal days per year.
13 paid holidays per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility).
Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax programs – Transit
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
Free Admission to most Chicago museums.