• Project Manager

    Hillsdale College • Hillsdale, MI 49242

    Job #2749197215

  • Position Title: Project Manager

    Posting Number: S035P

    Department: Business Development

    Position Type: Staff

    Job Description:
    Job Summary

    The Continuous Improvement team at Hillsdale College is looking for a professional to serve in a Project Manager (Open Rank) role. Ideally, this individual will possess excellent organizational and problem-solving capabilities to navigate complex project environments. Some of the responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, scope, and risks, as well as customer expectations. The candidate should have proven success working with all levels of leadership as well as strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. Other key elements include knowledge of project management tools, strategic planning, and change management. The best candidate will have an above-average understanding of technology, as well as an eagerness to take on new challenges and learn new systems and paradigms. This individual works well within a team environment but can self-manage and work independently as needed.

    Essential Job Functions

    1. Lead customers from project ideation to project completion.
    1. Work with the project management team to develop project valuation methodologies.
    1. Work with customers to determine project scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
    1. Work with customers throughout the project and hold all stakeholders accountable to schedules and budgets.
    1. Clearly communicate the status of projects through reporting and presentations with the project team, project management team, and senior leadership.
    1. Maintain multiple projects through completion and be comfortable with moving between them.
    1. Train customers on how to participate in projects and the value of project management.
    1. Create libraries of best practices, methodologies, tools, and templates as the College establishes a project management Center of Excellence.
    1. Continuously learn and expand knowledge of the project management field.


    Required Qualifications:

    Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, and/or other relevant degree. 3-7 years of project management experience is desired (position level will be based on experience). Additional experience working with and leading cross-functional teams is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the job will be considered.



    Other Skills:
    • You will be on a team responsible for establishing and developing standardized methods, materials, and project management training, as well as guiding project implementation with teams throughout the college
    • Strong leadership and team management skills to inspire and motivate teams across campus
    • Excellent written and verbal communicator who never leaves a meeting without making sure everyone is on the same page
    • Regular coordination with other service providers, especially Information Technology Services
    • You will be an effective point of contact for project management, gaining teams’ trust and giving them a positive experience in working with you
    • Prepare regular progress reports and updates for internal and external teams and senior leadership
    • Assist in bridging the gap between strategy and strategy execution through projects
    • Allocate resources effectively
    • Monitor project budgets and schedules, ensuring efficient utilization of funds and resources
    • Has a desire to foster inter and intra-departmental relationships
    • Ability to effectively plan, develop goals, meet deadlines, and accomplish goals while prioritizing workloads
    • Demonstrated ability to think logically and process detailed information
    • Communicate lessons learned to effectively drive continuous improvement and improve overall program efficiency
    • Communicate lessons learned to effectively drive continuous improvement and improve overall program efficiency
    • Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Planner, Project)
    • Direct use of standard project management tools and resources
    • Understanding of technology terminology

    Code of Commitment

    ?Be a good representative of Hillsdale College to promote the liberal arts, the College’s original Articles of Association, and operating principles stated in the Staff Code of Commitment. The Mission Statement should be considered in all aspects of the position. The teaching of Christian faith shall remain a conspicuous aim of the College.



    Open Until Filled: Yes

    Supplemental Questions:

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      Documents Needed To Apply (Required Documents & Optional Documents): Required Documents
      1. Resume
      2. Cover Letter
      Optional Documents

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