Project Development Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Development Coordinator plays a key role in securing capstone projects for the Project Sourcing Office at the Wisconsin School of Business. This position works directly with external partners, sourcing and progressing projects from initial lead to project scoping. Strong business knowledge is a must to help define the project. The Coordinator must be able to organize and prioritize competing tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year professional experience in sales, outreach or similar role
Bachelor's degree required
Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Keen attention to detail and precision
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated abilities in project development & consulting
Ability to work under deadline pressures while managing multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven setting
High degree of initiative
Proven success in working both independently and in teams
Provide a high level of customer service while utilizing a strong professional presence
Eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment

Nice To Haves

2+ years professional experience
business, or related field preferred
Preference given to someone with experience in content creation for marketing materials

Responsibilities

Establishes, monitors, coordinates, and controls project budgets versus actual expenditures and budget reporting
Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions
Serves as the initial point of contact for the project(s), serves on committees, and attends meetings representing the interests of the project(s)
Develops, schedules, coordinates, and prioritizes project work plans in accordance with specifications and resource limitations
Develops, enhances, and maintains operational standards and systems to support project teams