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Project Manager

Basic Function and Responsibility
Reporting directly to the Department Head/Associate Dean provides administrative and project management support on department-wide initiatives, including program planning, issue identification and resolution, communications and outreach, coordination of projects and initiatives, and implementation and evaluation of initiatives. Works collaboratively with all areas of SLP to ensure accomplishment of goals and smooth functioning of departmental services and functions.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
• Member of the SLP leadership team. Work with SLP leadership to establish priorities, direction, coordination, implementation, and management of SLP initiatives as assigned by the Department Head/Associate Dean.

• Provide project management support for special projects developed by SLP leadership, including defining timelines, parameters and success measures for assigned projects and delivering timely results.

• Partner with SLP leadership to proactively resolve issues that may arise with students, staff and other stakeholders, identifying key issues and potential resolutions.

• Support and encourage assessment of initiatives and programs and lead the data review of information collected from the 2003-04 surveys (including the EBI Survey).

• Identify needs and provide opportunities for project and/or program success; develop and leverage connections with stakeholders to support team strategic thinking and collaborations.

• Coordinate implementation of the revised support staff plan for SLP and provide for a review of the model at the end of Fall Term 2004.

• Develop and support ways to enhance the SLP office workflow, including evaluating and enhancing administrative processes.

• Support initiatives related to the first year experience, risk management, campus preview weekend, and new student orientation.

• Plan for transition support in key SLP areas, such as residential life programs, to enable a smooth transfer of leadership and to maintain ongoing support and service to students, housemasters, and other stakeholders.

• Identify and support alignment initiatives with student groups and other MIT offices with special emphasis on supporting the needs of the areas within SLP.

Supervision Received
Supervision is received from the Department Head/Associate Dean.

Supervision Exercised
May supervise temporary staff and student workers, as appropriate.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration/Higher Education and/or Counseling preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver results. Ability to think critically, analyze the issues, use creativity, develop plans, and implement strategies.
• Proven ability to work effectively with student leaders and professional staff, in a higher education environment and culture.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced, environment.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Extremely strong organizational skills. Must have proven record of delivering quality results in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated record of initiative, leadership, personal and professional growth, and appreciation and commitment to issues of diversity and community.