Project Coordinator

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Requisition Number 09-1299 Working Title Job Family Administrative Support Hiring Min $16.00 Hiring Max $18.00 Shift First Shift Department HR-Temprite Services Location Medical School, 55 Lake Ave North City Worcester State MA Hours/Week 40 Union Code W00 Summary of Position The Project Coordinator will support the Associate Vice Provost for Diversity (AVPD) in the day-to-day running of the office of AVPD in its core mission of supporting faculty diversity at UMass Medical School. The candidate will assist in the ongoing strategic planning process, schedule meetings, take minutes, communicate with stakeholders at the request of the AVPD and/or Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, track the budget for the office, produce regular reports on the work of the office including data on faculty diversity, and communicate clearly with external partners to faculty diversity at the medical school. The candidate will also support the AVPD in the running of the faculty diversity scholars program including setting up regular meetings and supporting the work of the Faculty Diversity Scholars Program committee. The AVPD has major responsibilities for supporting the creation of communities for faculty from diverse backgrounds. In this role, the candidate will collaborate with the office of Faculty Affairs and other departments on organizing formal and informal social activities and communicating resources to faculty and department chairs to support faculty diversity. Position Description Required skills:
. Creativity . Flexibility . Ability to work independently as well as be a team player . Communicate clearly both in writing and verbally . Strong presentation skills to effectively communicate information to diverse audiences . Adept at navigating complex systems and working with people at all levels while understanding the leadership structure at the institution. . Demonstrated ability to problem solve independently and with a variety of staff/faculty levels . Ablility to organize and motivate cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess an associates degree or equivalent plus 3-5 years of relevant work experience. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, understand of the importance of diversity, have experience working in an academic setting, and/or have experience in project management in the area of workforce diversity from concept to sign off. Additional Information This is a full time temporary non-benefited position. Computer testing in word, excel, outlook and powerpoint is required About UMASS UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL The University of Massachusetts Medical School, one of the fastest growing academic health centers in the country, has built a reputation as a world-class research institution, consistently producing noteworthy advances in clinical and basic research. The Medical School attracts more than $174 million in research funding annually, 80 percent of which comes from federal funding sources. UMMS is the academic partner of UMass Memorial Health Care, the largest health care provider in Central Massachusetts. Apply On-line Apply On-line Send to a Friend Send This Job to a Friend