Project Coordinator at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Project Coordinator

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-29210
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Administrative/Office Support
Portland, OR (Waterfront)

Overview

Utilizing clearly defined expectations and effective communication skills, the Pathway Programs Project Coordinator works directly with pathway program leaders and administrators to ensure smooth and efficient summer internship programs. This role can directly support summer pathway programs and also facilitate efficiencies and coordination across pathway programs supported by other administrators. Pathway programs introduce high school and undergraduate-level students from diverse backgrounds to cancer research. This position can support all aspects of program administration including curriculum development, managing admissions, events, coordinating communications, and establishing and managing tracking mechanisms. This position will receive direction and support from multiple executives through matrixed leader relationships but will report directly to the Associate Director of Cancer Research Training and Education (CRTEC).

This position participates in formal and informal training relative to the responsibilities described herein. By fulfilling this position's responsibilities, the Pathway Programs Project Coordinator will also identify and actively propose revisions to educational materials, toolkits, and SOPs to ensure consistency in messaging related to processes and pathway program coordination.

Responsibilities

Education & experience: Four years of experience as an executive assistant, administrative analyst, researcher or administrative officer which included administrative duties, provision of technical assistance, or operations review. Two of the required years must have included administration or oversight of an on-going project or program;

OR A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

Excellent record of time management and setting appropriate priorities.

Self-starter with ability to work independently but collaboratively.

Strong critical thinking skills.

Strong problem-solving abilities and multi-tasking capabilities.

Detail oriented while still seeing the "big picture"

Solution-oriented approach to issues.

Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.

Must be proficient with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word and PowerPoint). Typing 0wpm.

Must have demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person.

Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.

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