State Of Virginia Blacksburg , VA 24060
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Description
The project manager for the Center for Economic and Community Engagement will support the development and implementation of the Region 2 Internship Collaborative and the Region 2 GO Virginia Council. The selected candidate will support leadership committees in both projects, navigating complex networks and relationships from education, industry, non-profit and government across the New River Valley, Roanoke-Alleghany Highlands, and Lynchburg Regions. This position will develop and lead data collection and analysis of an inventory of regional internship projects. This position is also responsible for organizing and developing the collaborative's implementation plan and marketing and outreach for GO Virginia Region 2.
This position involves juggling multiple tasks and projects and meeting deadlines and managing staff position supporting these projects. In order to keep everything running seamlessly, the project manager should be extremely organized, capable of multitasking and managing time well. This position also requires collaboration at all levels of the partner organizations, working with team members, senior management, and customers to move the project forward and requires excellent communication skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in business, education, public affairs or related fields
Demonstrated professional project/program management experience in conducting complex activities in an academic or industrial environment
Strong composition, communication, and organizational skills
The willingness to work in a fast-paced flexible research environment
Proficiency with current office computer software such as MS Word, PPT, and Excel
Excellent attention to detail
Creative, independent, and highly motivated
Strong work habits and the ability to work independently as well as with a team
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree or substantial experience in a field related to data collection and analysis and the communication of complex information to the general public
Awareness and understanding of issues involving human resource management, experiential learning, or workforce development programming
Ability to edit and develop communication materials for multiple audiences
Pay Band
5
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with qualifications, up to a salary max of $62,000
Review Date
April 15, 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a conviction check.
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