Project Coordinator

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director for Research Development and in coordination with the Business Manager, this position supports CECE project faculty in proposal development, project budgeting, milestone tracking, and final product editing and formatting. The project coordinator also provides administrative support, including maintaining the CECE project database, working with the Director for Research Development to analyze and track the status of CECE’s project portfolio, scheduling unit-wide business meetings, and handling other project-related tasks as needed.

The candidate must be detail‑oriented, a team player, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented
• Experience with learning and mastering organizational systems
• Experience with financial concepts (e.g., budgeting, accounting, expense tracking)
• Demonstrated experience in editing and formatting reports and/or materials for public consumption
• Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience with university administration and systems
• Experience with grant submissions
• Competency with MS Teams, Microsoft Office suite, and Canva
• Experience in a fast-paced environment

3

Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Restricted

$48,000 up to a maximum of $52,000

40

7/62026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Holly Carroll at hcarroll during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.