Project Coordinator

University of Akron•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as project coordinator of the Economic Development Administration Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub WISE workforce development project. This role involves planning, directing, coordinating, and leading activities of the specified project to ensure that goals, objectives, and all elements are met within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. The Project Coordinator will support the day-to-day coordination of WISE and University of Akron component activities, reports, and scheduling. Additionally, this role will manage and conduct UA/high school/community outreach activities, track course and student metrics and milestones, and manage tuition vouchers.

Requirements

Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
Requires a minimum of 4 years experience in project management.
Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer software required.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, coordinate and lead activities of specified project to ensure that goals, objectives and all elements are met within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Support day-to-day coordination of WISE and University of Akron component activities, reports and scheduling.
Manage and conduct UA/high school/community outreach activities.
Track course and student metrics and milestones.
Manage tuition vouchers.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
tuition remission
Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
state retirement systems
alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))