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Project Coordinator, Chicago Park District

  • Project Coordinator, 
  • http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/jobs/?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=2849&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

  • Position Type:
      Administrative/Project Coordinator
  • Date Posted:
      12/15/2016
  • Location:
      Central Administration - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  • Date Available:
      ASAP
  • Closing Date: 
      01/08/2017
    •   Title:  Project Coordinator
      
    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.
      
      
    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. 
      
    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. 
      
      
    Salary Range:  $32,276 - $47,000
      
    Career Service: Exempt
      
    EEO: Administrative Support
      
    FLSA:  Exempt
      
    Revised 10/31/12
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