Assistant to Department Chair (Project Management Specialist)
Indiana University

Department

KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (BL-BUS-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 12,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 130,000 living alumni around the globe.

Job Summary

This position holds a high level of responsibility within the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Kelley School of Business.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides support to Department Chair in managing the department, including administrative, academic, and personnel activities.
• Serves a lead role in managing the department, overseeing activities of staff, mentoring staff, and developing best practices across the administrative team by assessing needs, determining objectives and setting goals.
• Manages department teaching schedules and manages activities with academic programs at the Kelley School and other Indiana University units.
• Manages activities with other Kelley administrative groups, such as Dean's Office, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, and Office of Marketing and Communications, and external stakeholders, such as alumni and corporate partners.
• Oversees department processes related to faculty hiring and seminars and supervises graduate assistants, research assistants, and hourly employees.
• Serves as a unit resource for performing research, preparing reports and disseminates information.

General Responsibilities

• Manages a small project, from start to finish, or 1 phase of a large project, ensuring on time completion within budget.
• Develops project plan(s) and efficiently analyzes, tracks, forecasts, and reports on project metrics and shortfalls.
• Reports on progress and provides regular updates to upper management.
• Coordinates and communicates between various areas; conducts project meetings and prepares regular reports.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure that project objectives are achieved within established time frames.
• May provide guidance and support to non-exempt staff.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 3 years of relevant experience

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Demonstrates project management skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills

Preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, detail oriented, exercise independent judgment
• Ability to work with a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and respond to their questions and needs
• Knowledge of computer and word processing/database/spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of IU course enrollment and hiring systems such as SIS, Canvas, and PeopleAdmin

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Project Management

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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