Strategic Project Consultant

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country.

With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university.

Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Provides strategic guidance to leadership and delivers optimal solutions for projects. Actively participates in the development and execution of medium to large projects and feasibility studies within budgetary parameters.

Conducts comprehensive reviews and consultations with project sponsors, leveraging available data to inform decision-making processes before project submission. Additionally, contributes expertise in planning, development, and post-project evaluation. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze and formulate strategies for new projects, ensuring timely and efficient implementation aligned with project objectives.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Works with leadership to establish project objectives, craft plans that align with organizational goals, and strategically oversee progress to ensure optimal outcomes

2.Ensures the seamless continuity of process flow and action items from project planning meetings, and strategic alignment is maintained, fostering efficiency and effectiveness

3.Manages project plans with a strategic lens, considering schedule, cost, and scope adjustments in light of overarching project objectives and organizational strategy

4.Identifies pivotal decisions along the critical path and strategically communicates them to project stakeholders, offering insights into potential impacts and strategic implications

5.Offers strategic guidance and support to both the project team and managers, leveraging consulting expertise to optimize project performance and strategic alignment

6.Actively cultivates and sustains strategic relationships with campus partners, fostering collaboration and leverage strategic alliances to enhance project outcomes

7.Delivers strategic coordination and training in project management methodologies, empowering teams with strategic tools and insights to drive project success

8.Engages in collaborative decision-making with project team members, providing strategic input to enhance project outcomes and align with organizational strategy

9.Analyzes data strategically and presents insights supported by data to more effectively assess projects, offering strategic recommendations and insights to drive informed decision-making and enhance project strategy

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Required Experience

One (1) year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional Certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience with project management software solutions

Experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to create and analyze data sets as a means to recommend and execute strategic goals and objectives

Able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions

Able to influence and negotiate effectively

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, higher education systems such as Banner)

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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