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Project Coordinator

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Maximus

Project Coordinator

Albany, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    PAY RATE STARTS AT $22.25/HR

    $1,500 RETENTION BONUS (NEW HIRES ONLY ELIGIBLE AFTER 120 DAYS OF SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT.

    The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Project Management (PM) department and its project managers. The Project Coordinator assists project managers with maintaining project documentation and supports ad hoc assignments, as needed. The Project Coordinator also generates and distributes project performance reports to the client.

    DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Organize/schedule meetings and document minutes for department and individual project managers as needed.

    • Ensure project documentation is accurate and current in Smartsheet and SharePoint, including schedules; milestones; and risk, action item, issue, decision (RAID) logs.

    • Review the PM Team controlled documents with project managers and make necessary updates.

    • Create and distribute daily and weekly client reports.

    • Assist project managers in drafting and maintaining project documentation such as Scope Statements, project schedules and related documentation.

    • Review the project portfolio dashboard regularly and make updates as needed.

    • Follow up on post project closure activities to ensure project exceptions are completed, actionable recommendations are implemented, and success criteria is measured.

    • Recommend improvement opportunities for PM processes within the Smartsheet application.

    • Maintain an understanding of the responsibilities of the PM team including the lifecycle of a project and its associated required processes and artifacts.

    • Responsible for adhering to established safety standards.

    • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

    • Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves items weighing up to 25 pounds.

    • Work is constantly performed in an office environment.

    • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

    EDUCATION REQUIRED:

    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

    BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

    • 3 years of relevant experience.

    • Comfortable with computer technology and interested in learning new software applications.

    • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

    • Detail oriented and demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

    • Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

    • Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

    • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook (mail and calendar), Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

    • Experience in SharePoint and Smartsheet preferred.

    • Experience in generating documents and reports preferred.

    • Experience in scheduling and organizing meetings preferred.

    MAXIMUS INTRODUCTION

    Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.

    EEO STATEMENT

    EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

    PAY TRANSPARENCY

    Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

    POSTED MAX - USD $26.00/Hr.

    POSTED MIN - USD $15.53/Hr.

  • Industry
    Government Administration
  • About Us

    As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.