Project Coordinator

Summit Leadership Partners•Charlotte, NC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will be working closely with our advisory services team to coordinate project efforts and facilitate effective communication across stakeholders. The position will also provide critical operational support, including managing high-volume scheduling across internal teams, clients, and consultants, as well as initiating and overseeing online assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of applicable work experience in project coordination or executive administration
Experience managing complex calendars and scheduling across multiple stakeholders to support project coordination and timelines
Strong client-facing and internal communication skills
Ability to maintain a positive outlook and attitude among changing timelines or other challenges to the plan
Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail, time-management and multi-tasking abilities
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
Process-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work out of the corporate office at least 1 day per week
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics
Experience in a consulting or services firm environment
Experience in a fast-paced, startup environment
Technical background/hands-on experience with surveys and basic data analysis, statistics, and summarization

Responsibilities

Provide operational and administrative support to the Operations team to ensure effective project execution
Assist in the development of detailed project plans to track progress for organization assessments, executive assessments, and other client engagements as needed
Manage high-volume scheduling for internal teams, consultants, and clients, including calendar coordination and meeting logistics
Administer, track, and manage requests for online assessments, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
Serve as an operational point of contact for external vendors, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and follow-up
Maintain and update project schedules, files, and internal tracking tools to support visibility and progress
Monitor task status and proactively follow up with internal teams to support project timelines
Support internal communication by sharing schedules, updates, and meeting information as directed
Identify and support improvements to operational processes to increase efficiency and consistency
Build and maintain an understanding of end-to-end project coordination processes
Document preparation as needed or requested
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor, with initiative and good judgment
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality

Benefits

At Summit, we are 100% employee-owned. Therefore, we control our future and how we operate.
Summit is a high-growth company with high aspirations to continue its trajectory.
We pride ourselves in accomplishing fulfilling work with freedom, fun and flexibility.
Summit has been recognized as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms three years in a row by Forbes (2022-2024), was listed as #5 on Consulting Magazine’s 2020 Fastest Growing Companies and ranked as one of the Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America four year running (2020-2023).
Summit also made the top 10 spot in Charlotte Business Journal’s 2020 Fast 50.
We are published regularly in Forbes, Bloomberg, Chief Executive Magazine, Fast Company, and numerous other media outlets.
Summit empowers its team members by offering dynamic holistic benefits and flexible working environment options : in office, at home, at client locations- you decide where you work best.
Our benefits focus around: Career Development Ownership – Be the driver of your success!
Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill-building
Uncapped career growth
Team Member Wellness – when you feel great, you do great work!
Wellness Expense Reimbursement Program
Leave for life’s moments including 9 recognized holidays, voting and personal leave, etc.
Unlimited PTO without the vacation guilt
Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
We are a great fit for someone who is looking to join a high-performing collaborative team, enjoys a fast-paced industry, and high-impact project-based work.