Project Coordinator

About the University

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) stands as the sole exclusively urban land-grant university in the U.S., committed to education, research, and community service through its diverse colleges and schools, including agriculture, sustainability, sciences, business, engineering, and law. The institution maintains accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and fosters an environment that values equal opportunity, encouraging applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Role Overview

The Project Coordinator position is a full-time, onsite role based in Columbia, SC, tasked with facilitating the planning, implementation, and oversight of both academic and administrative initiatives. Core duties encompass managing project timelines, organizing meetings with detailed agendas and minutes, and overseeing deliverable tracking to guarantee project milestones are achieved. The role involves comprehensive documentation management, status reporting, and communication with faculty, staff, and external collaborators.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules, meetings, and documentation to ensure timely progress.
• Prepare agendas and record minutes for various project-related meetings.
• Track deliverables and monitor milestones to maintain project timelines.
• Manage project files and compile status reports for stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication among faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Support data collection and perform fundamental data analysis to inform project decisions.
• Assist with monitoring project budgets and help address common challenges.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to align efforts with UDC’s mission.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Competency in project coordination, including schedule, timeline, and documentation management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Proficiency in office productivity software such as word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation tools, alongside basic project tracking systems.
• Ability to gather, organize, and interpret data to support reporting and strategic decisions.
• Detail-focused with strong problem-solving abilities and multitasking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, education, public administration, or related fields; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience within higher education or public-sector settings is advantageous.
• Dedication to principles of equity, inclusion, and serving diverse urban populations.