Project Coordinator-Department

Project Coordinator - Department

Job

Location:

Aug Univ CON Augusta Campus

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

This position supports the College of Nursing by managing projects and improving processes using project management and lean principles. The role helps ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include tracking progress, communicating updates, coordinating teams and partners, and managing projects from start to finish while supporting organizational goals.

• Project Management

  Overall coordination, execution, and completion of CON projects, managing activities on a variety of complex projects and processes which include the development of project charters, creation and execution of project management plans (scope statement, deliverables, timeline, schedule, project budget, organizational charts and/or team charters, risk management plan, project change management, etc).

  Review and revision of plans as needed to meet changing requirements, facilitation of project assessment, and exploration and initiation of project management process improvement opportunities and techniques.

  Coordinate and lead team meetings working closely with project leadership. Ensure team members are presented with current information on the status of all current projects by executing the project communications plan (providing oral and/or written status reports, team lead and team member project schedule task reports, etc.).

  Identify, negotiate, and ensure adequate resources are available and allocated to projects by working with the departmental/unit leadership.

  Provide training or mentoring on project management best practices and techniques to team members and team leaders.

  Perform project status analysis, and ensure project documentation is complete, current and captured in Team Work (or project management system).

• Process Improvement

  Assisting the Office of Academic Affairs by contributing to the creation and implementation of best practices, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve efficiencies and performance.

  Evaluate all continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance and processes. Employ process improvement methodologies and tools to accomplish business objectives.

• Other duties as assigned.

This position also promotes a customer-friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.

• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study with a minimum of two years' related experience.
  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study with a minimum of five years' related experience.

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or equivalent certification or experience.
• Project management experience in an academic health center, health system or hospital/clinic setting.
• Institutional knowledge or experience in higher education, training and development experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer software/databases.
• Highly organized with strong time-management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, adapt to change, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled in goal setting, strategic planning, process development, and implementation of organization initiatives.
• Effective leadership, team-building, and staff development skills within a complex organization.
• Superior interpersonal, written, verbal, and analytical communication abilities.
• Strong facilitation, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position).
• Pay Band: 12.
• Salary Minimum: $62,300.00 per year.
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint).
• This position is fully funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.
• Recruitment Period: 6/1/26 until Filled.

Benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Full-time employees who have been employed with us for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the…