Project Coordinator/manager - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Western:

About Us:

We are Canada's first Medical Biophysics Department, with a long tradition of integrating the fields of physics and computational modeling to the study of biological, physiological and pathophysiological processes.

Medical biophysics is a critical player in the evolving clinical and translational research landscape and our faculty and trainees continue to contribute heavily as members of these growing disciplines.

Responsibilities:

The Project Coordinator/Manager will be responsible for supporting and overseeing all aspects of one or more projects within a research group, department, or Faculty. The incumbent will coordinate and provide ongoing leadership of the project, and manage all project phases by setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress and results. The incumbent will engage various stakeholders, ensure project support and sponsorship, and provide leadership and direction to the project team.

Qualifications:

Education:

Undergraduate Degree; Project Management Professional certification preferred

Experience:

2 years' work experience in a related field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Familiarity with best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
Familiarity with project life cycles
Familiarity with techniques for planning, managing and coordinating multiple projects, with competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders
Project management skills to ensure team roles are clear, milestones are communicated and deadlines are met
Familiarity with best practices for change management
Communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with all levels of the organization
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
A welldefined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Resultsoriented with the ability to motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards
Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
Strong client focus with a desire to achieve results

Why Western?:

Background Checks:

N/A

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.