Project Management Specialist
Indiana University

Department

EDUCATION (BL-EDUC-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Indiana University School of Education is known for preparing reflective, caring, and skilled educators who make a difference in the lives of their students in Indiana, throughout the United States, and around the world. Our graduates are regularly named the best teachers in the state for their innovative and creative approaches to educating students, and we prepare 1/3 of the state's teachers. With over 20 Indiana Teacher of the Year recipients, 197 Lilly Endowment fellowship winners, and nationally ranked online professional development and degree programs, the School of Education is a leader in the field and has a tremendous impact on education in the state.

Why Work Here?

Make a difference. We believe in the power of education, and the work we do here is changing lives in schools and communities throughout the state, the country and the world.

A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital to who we are and the work that we do as educators.

This position works in our Center for Postsecondary Research. The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is a trusted and widely used instrument for assessing the quality of undergraduate education providing 4-year colleges and universities with diagnostic, actionable information for evidence-based improvement efforts. NSSE (pronounced Nessie) annually collects information at hundreds of institutions about student participation in programs and activities provided for their learning and personal development. The Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) complements NSSE and measures instructional staff expectations for student engagement in educational practices that are empirically linked with high levels of learning and development. The Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE) collects data about entering students' prior academic and co-curricular experiences, as well as their expectations for engagement during the coming college year. All projects are housed within the Indiana University School of Education Center for Postsecondary Research.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of the NSSE survey administration.
• Performs tasks associated with registering institutions.
• Prepares and monitors institutions participation and communicates with participants.
• Coordinates and facilitates the efforts of the project services team of graduate students.
• Collaborates with partners and vendors at IU and with NSSE project leadership to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Hires and trains graduate student project service staff.
• Plans for survey administration with the IU Center for Survey Research and NSSE leadership.
• Updates and plans the NSSE user interface.
• Updates survey bulletins to participating institutions.
• Manages and reviews survey customization selections.
• Manages consortium contacts.
• Follows through with clients regarding report delivery and questions.

General Responsibilities

• Manages medium to large projects, from start to finish, ensuring on time completion within budget.
• Develops project plan(s) and efficiently analyzes, tracks, forecasts, and reports on project metrics and shortfalls.
• Coordinates and facilitates efforts of project team(s) consisting of various staff and hourly employees.
• Communicates ongoing changes in tasks, goals, or performance.
• Collaborates to ensure that project objectives are achieved within established time frames.
• Participates in client meetings, vendor/contract decisions, and development of project requirements and specifications.
• May provide guidance and support to less experienced peers.

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

Required

• 2 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
• Highly thorough and dependable

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.

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position falls between. $55,000 and $65,000.

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: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Project Management

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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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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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