Project Management Assistant
About The Position
The TES Project Management Assistant assists the Academic Program Administrator in supporting academic and administrative teams in coordinating and executing educational projects. This role involves assisting with project planning, scheduling meetings, tracking tasks, and maintaining course project documentation. The assistant collaborates with the Auburn Online instructional design and creative team members as needed for project tracking. This position supports a hybrid work model. On-the-job-training will be provided for specific tasks and tools.
Requirements
- Effective communication (written and verbal)
- Administrative experience
- Microsoft Suites and Google
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Canvas
- Minimum commitment of one year
- Personal traits to include self-starter, independent worker, critical thinker, quick learner, adaptable, patient, attention to detail, and accountable
Responsibilities
- Attending project meetings, taking detailed notes, and distributing communications.
- Assisting the Project Manager with managing project details and dashboards using platforms like Box, Power BI, and varied project management systems.
- Creating templates and tools to streamline handoffs between internal and external teams.
- Maintaining consistent communication among stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Supporting instructional design efforts by organizing materials and facilitating course updates.
Benefits
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
