Project Specialist
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- West Georgia Technical College - WGTC
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- Jun 24, 2025 Post Date
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Specialist is responsible for managing one or more complex projects within an assigned area and overseeing contribution toward project goals and objectives. Assist the President and leadership team with organizing and prioritizing initiatives to achieve strategic goals, monitor and track progress, and drive the execution of deliverables.
MAJOR DUTIES
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• Manages one or more complex projects with full accountability for outcome; • Prepares project timelines, reports and other documents as requested; • Interpret, communicate, and apply policies and procedures based on the needs of the project. |
30% |
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• Prepares moderately complex reports and correspondence to report the status of projects; • Analyzes data, identifies gaps in plan verses actual, and recommends or implements solutions; • Oversees efficiency of projects and implements changes as needed to meet goals; |
20% |
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• Develops, maintains, and fosters effective working relationships across multiple departments • Acts as liaison between multiple parties to identify solutions to problems; • Communicate updates to department leadership regarding project timelines, changes, and/or additional requirements when needed. |
30% |
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• Maintains required documentation; |
20% |
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• Other duties as assigned. |
10% |
COMPETENCIES
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software
• Skill in planning and organizing projects
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in interpersonal relations and effective problem-solving methods
• Skill in analyzing data and situations for accurate assessment
• Knowledge of the college philosophy and objectives as they relate to performance
• Knowledge of cross divisional team practices, project management, assessment and issues and trends in higher education
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate’s degree *and* Three (3) years of related work experience
• Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Project management experience
• Ability to quickly shift priorities and manage unexpected changes to project scope or direction
• Experience leading teams
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in higher education
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies, and requires business attire and professionalism.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position, nine hours/day, Monday-Thursday and four hours on Friday. Role occasionally requires travel, longer hours and weekend work.
TRAVEL
Travel to other campus locations is required. Minimal overnight travel may be required.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
