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Project Coordinator, Chicago Park District

Date Posted:  1/15/2013

*Closing Date:  01/29/2013 *

Location:  Central Administration - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Date Available:  ASAP
Primarily focusing on Planning & Development projects
Title:  Project Coordinator

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under general supervision, assists department heads with the development
of policy initiatives and strategic planning priorities. Performs
related duties as required.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Assists department heads with coordinating and developing policy
initiatives and strategic planning priorities.  Assists department heads
with assessments and project planning.  Creates a standard project
assessment template to include risks, costs, and a synopsis of issues
reported. Serves as a representative for the department head at project
meetings. Assists the department head in performance management and with
identifying operational inefficiencies and ways to implement improvement
plans for future evaluation.

Prepares written reports for management and works with department heads
to gather and convey information and projects results and assessments.
Maintains documentation required for project accountability and project
assessment.
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DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration or related field,
supplemented  by one to three years of office administration experience;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of business management.
Thorough knowledge of all phases of office management. Strong
Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work
independently.  Ability to handle multiple tasks. High level of
organizational and planning skills.
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Expected Salary Offer: $45,000 - $55,000

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Career Service: Exempt
EEO: Administrative Support
FLSA:  Exempt
Revised 10/31/12

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