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Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Assists Project Managers in organizing ongoing academic and operational projects. Monitoring project plans and schedules, organizes and participates in stakeholder meetings. Ensures project deadlines are met in a timely manner.

1. Maintains and monitors project plans, project schedules, and work hours

2. Assists Project Manager in determining project requirements

3. Develops and maintains communication plans, decision matrix, and issues log as required by the project

4. Provides necessary information for project status reporting

5. Organizes, attends and participates in stakeholder meetings

6. Distributes meeting agendas, based on approval

7. Prepares necessary presentation materials for meetings

8. Documents meeting notes and follow up key action items and decisions

9. Provides administrative support as necessary

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Required Experience
One (1) year of related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification

ABILITIES
Capable of interacting and working with all levels of the university
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
Yes, this position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced + Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf