Projects Coordinator

Job Purpose
This is administrative work performing non-routine research and administrative tasks related to the coordination and oversight of projects to ensure timely and effective project development and completion.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates program or project planning and implementation, including assessing needs, setting goals and objectives.
Participates in project budget planning and development.
Establishes project work plan and calendar or schedules; monitors, reviews, and evaluates progress.
Coordinates and attends meetings; establishes and maintains internal and external contacts as necessary.
Provides advice to participants; serves as a liaison; acts as a resource person by performing research, analyzing information, providing documentation, and preparing reports.
Monitors record keeping and file maintenance for the program or project.
Supervises other project staff; assigns tasks; sets priorities.
Prepares records of project activities; oversees and ensures the timely processing in and the delivery of required materials.
Verifies and analyzes the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by project; resolves any discrepancies or problems.
Serves as liaison for department; coordinates activities and exchanges information.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of project planning methodologies such as critical path planning.
Knowledge of computers and database/spreadsheet/ word processing software.
Excellent communications and leadership skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Problem solving skills.
Ability to accurately review and complete detail oriented information and projects.
Ability to conceptualize and organize project planning process.
Ability to take responsibility and function under minimal supervision.
Ability to work with wide range of people.