Project Coordinator

Position Function:

Provide coordination and support for a variety of projects, production schedules, and events for RCU staff and clients.

Salary Grade: 13

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Department Profile:

Visit www.rcu.mstate.edu

Area of Specialization:

Ops/Print Shop

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and coordinate the scheduling and printing of print jobs.
• Proof artwork, color, layout, and copy of print jobs before printing.
• Estimate the supply needs and negotiate with vendors to receive the best price possible for supplies.
• Responsible for print shop inventory.
• Liaison between the printer maintenance team and RCU the print shop employees.
• Maintain print shop manual.
• Monitor project progress and handle issues as they arise to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Prepare invoices, track, and document payments.
• Reconcile, balance, and maintain accounting records related to the project.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating the MS ACTE annual conference.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and 1 year experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 2 years related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. No unusual physical requirements
2. Requires minimal lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
3. Frequent - Externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one’s control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
4. Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
5. Vision requirements: ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Apply online and submit a resume, cover letter and the complete contact information for at least 3 references.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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