Project Coordinator

Western Governors University•Salt Lake City, UT

21h•$26 - $37

About The Position

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Services 208 Pay Range: $25.52 - $37.01 Job Description This role will lead, manage, and coordinate multiple projects, ensuring implementation is successful as well as aligned to department and university goals. The project coordinator is responsible for the efficient operation of the department, including supporting department employees with operational needs and creating positive working relationships throughout WGU.

Requirements

Ability to work with confidential information and to apply maturity and discretion in daily operational role
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across teams and departments
Ability to empathize with individuals when approached for help in situational circumstances
Effective, efficient, versatile, and action-oriented approach
Strong organizational skills, with great attention to detail and reliability in following through on assignments
Ability to work through a task list, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely and thorough manner
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate concepts and ideas effectively with minimal guidance
Experience with reviewing and responding to correspondence
Proficiency in creating presentations and working on spreadsheets
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Ability to evaluate data and synthesize results and identify trends
Excellent time management skills and ability to work flexible hours when needed
Ability to prioritize assignments and work on multiple deadline-driven priorities
Ability to exhibit good judgement under pressure
High School Diploma or equivalent
3 years of related experience as doing project coordination or similar
Excellent Communication Skills
Solid Knowledge of Microsoft Products

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a business or related field
Project coordination/management experience or certification
Background knowledge/experience in higher ed

Responsibilities

Coordinates the execution of strategic deliverables and manages completion of follow-up items and deliverables
Meets project deadlines
Ensure accuracy of project management tools (AtTask)
Escalate project risks as appropriate
Confirm external contracts for vendors and consultants are executed in a timely manner
Leads, coordinates, assists with, and reports on projects, including, but not limited to, project tracking and follow up, milestone management, data analyzation, preparation of communications
Manage inputs from all development roles for each project to set deliverables and dates
Utilize project management tools to manage and document decisions, task assignments, and approvals.
Review, resolve, or redirect information and issues that from the COS feedback system
Works closely with other team members to analyze, strategize, and complete ad hoc requests creatively, effectively, and efficiently
Coordinates and executes department events, including managing meeting spaces, catering, and travel accommodations for the annual training conference
Fulfills other duties as assigned