Project Specialist

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma’s premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. We are looking for a Project Specialist to join our team. This position designs, implements, and manages designated student programs and services.

Duties: 

• Assists with program planning, development, and delivery.
• Develops promotional materials and marketing strategies.
• Assists with grant preparation.
• Plans and coordinates activities, events, or special projects.
• Researches, collects, and analyzes data or information and prepares reports or responses to inquires.
• Serves as liaison with offices on and off campus.
• Provides information and counseling to students, facilitating support groups, and advising student organizations.
• Resolves academic problems and evaluates students for proper placement in class levels.
• Conducts workshops, seminars, classes, and other special programs for students.
• Oversees data and record maintenance, to include but not limited to student files, inventory, personnel, and other office files.
• Attends events or meetings and serves on commitiees.
• May assist in the management of day-to-day operations or supervise program staff.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education: Bachelors Degree

Experience:   12 months in student programming, student services, or closely related experience

Equivalency:  Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s Degree for a total of 60 months experience

Skills:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writings.
• Composition and proofreading skills
• Computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to communicate well and build rapport with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations

Supervision:  May supervise Graduate Assistants

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Sit for long periods of time. Occasionally walk and stand. Ability to bend, lift, stoop and carry. Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
• Environmental: Standard office environment. Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

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