Bowie State University

Project Coordinator

Bowie State University$100K — $115K *
Bowie, MD 20721In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field is required.
  • Minimum of five years of IT customer service and technical project management experience.
  • Experience as Lead IT Project Manager preferred, with program management and business analysis skills.
  • Strong understanding of technology and business applications is required.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills needed.
  • PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Title III projects with a focus on student technology initiatives.
  • Update project documentation, business process flows, and compile lessons learned.
  • Ensure successful project completion on time and within budget.
  • Coordinate efforts across various teams to manage interdependencies.
  • Provide risk management and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • Research and recommend future technology initiatives for the university.
  • Serve as the primary contact between the campus community and external consultants.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and prescription insurance coverage.
  • Long-term disability, accidental death, and life insurance.
  • Paid sick leave and annual leave days.
  • Ten paid holidays annually.
  • Tuition remission for employee education.
  • Supplemental retirement benefits.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Job Posting Number
S599

Position Title
Project Coordinator

Class Title
Staff

Regular or Contingent II
Contingent II (more than 6 mos)

Desired Start Date

FLSA
Exempt

Salary Range
$100,000 - $115,000

Open Date
04/19/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage Title III projects primarily student-focused on technology, systems, and data architecture. Gathers materials; updates project documentation, business flows, and lessons learned information. Manage key projects to ensure successful completion and projects are on time and under budget. Manage cross-functional interdependencies. Provide risk management and issue/problem resolution. Manage budget and meet all grant reporting requirements. Attend all required grant-related meetings and training activities. Develop innovative approaches. Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Facilitate discussions and consensus among various project stakeholders. Research, evaluate, and recommend future initiatives and technology for the University. Provide technical guidance and leadership to ensure the success of enterprise-wide information technology applications and projects. Coordinate information technology governance activities. Oversee digital transformation initiatives. Serve as the primary interface with the campus community and with external consultants. Assist the Vice President in evaluating the department's effectiveness and efficiency in meeting operational and program goals, as well as initiatives for new programs and projects. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of IT customer service and technical project management experience is required. An understanding of technology and business applications is required. Experience as Lead IT Project Manager with a blend of program management, business analysis, and various IT technical skills preferred. Customer service/relationship management experience, deployment of large IT system implementation managing complex technical challenges. Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills with demonstrated experience improving customer satisfaction in a technical environment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

PMP certification preferred.

Conditions of Employment

This is a grant-funded position.

Other

Non-Union position.

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retiremen

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/3571

About Bowie State University

Bowie State University is a public historically black university located in Bowie, Maryland, United States. It is part of the University System of Maryland and was founded in 1865 as the Baltimore Normal School for Colored Teachers. Today, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields, including business, education, nursing, social work, and computer science. Bowie State University is committed to providing a high-quality education to a diverse student body and offers a range of support services, including tutoring, counseling, and career services. The university is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Research and the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement.
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