Temporary Full-Time Project Manager

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Job Title: Project Manager
Industry: Higher Education
Employee Type: Temporary full-time
Education: 4-year degree

Job Description
As part of a regional team, the Project Manager is responsible for projects from kick-off to the generation of deliverables. The position is critical to the success of every assigned project and ensures the quality of our data meets the high standards of our clients. The successful candidate will design, schedule and execute assessment projects, requiring the ability to manage cross-functional teams, edit and manage contractor submissions and communicate with the internal team daily. The position will be responsible for the accurate and timely creation and delivery of direct client documents. This is a temporary, full-time position starting immediately and running through October.

Job Responsibilities
? Coordinates with Directors and Account Managers on all projects
? Works collaboratively and proactively with internal team members
? Establishes and maintains timelines for all deliverables, internal and external
? Communicates project statuses and provides overviews at weekly meetings
? Proactive recruitment of contractors
? Trains and prepares contractors, as needed
? Manages individual evaluators through project completion
? Identifies opportunities and energizes others
? Reviews and edits assessment results
? Conducts routine quality control checks to ensure accuracy of all data
? Manages report proofreading and editing processes
? Drafts report summaries for client submissions
? Responds to client requests as needed
? Coordinates contractor payments for projects
? Manages resources efficiently and controls costs
? Customer service and proactive communication that exceeds the internal and external expectations
? Additional assessment- and/or training-related tasks as needed

Skills and Characteristics
? High level of organization with an eye for detail
? Motivated, diligent and disciplined
? Ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate projects simultaneously
? Outstanding communication, writing and editing skills
? Confident in abilities and eager to learn
? Professional conduct and a sense of humor
? Able to work both independently and collaboratively
? Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook), PDF software (Adobe Acrobat or Nitro), Google Chrome and skilled with Windows operating systems
? Software proficiency preferred: 37 Signals product suite or other project management application
? Ability to work from our downtown Chicago office and from home (reliable high-speed internet service required)

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Posted: 2013-03-26, 9:35AM CDT

Edited: 2013-03-26, 9:35AM CDT

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