Project Coordinator - UMass Medical School/Commonwealth Medicine, Charlestown, MA
Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2016
Overview:
The Center for Developmental Disabilities Evaluation and Research (CDDER), based at the Shriver Center in Charlestown, MA, provides research, evaluation and training services in order to enhance the quality of supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disability and other types of disabilities.
Drawing on our clinical, analytic and policy expertise, we work with disability service agencies and other organizations, tailoring our projects to meet individual client needs. We are seeking a Project Coordinator to provide support for our projects and administrative needs. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for independent action on multiple projects as assigned, and will work in a highly collaborative team environment. Tasks will vary according to the priorities of the Center. The Project Coordinator will report to the Director.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organize and plan work activities of the Department for review with appropriate senior staff
- Implement and manage tasks in accordance with departmental objectives
- Participate as a member of project teams
- Assist senior staff with project development activities: compiling data, drafting reports, and assisting with special projects
- Maintain project plans in Microsoft Project and produce related project reports
- Compile and analyze data, and draft project reports for review by senior staff
- Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel including staff, department heads and external parties
- Update the Director or designee on project details and changes in a timely manner
- Review pertinent correspondence, communications and other background materials on a daily basis to remain current on project and operation details
- Draft routine correspondence, meeting minutes, management reports for the Director or designee and department staff
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
- 1 year of experience coordinating and planning projects
- Ability to work in a team and meet performance deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with clients and staff
- Demonstrated experience in using computer-based tools including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet and database products
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