Planning and Projects Specialist
Primary Purpose:
The Planning and Projects Specialist will lead projects and support academic leaders in the College of Medicine by designing, developing, documenting and delivering on strategically linked initiatives. The specialist will work to design or improve business processes, establish frameworks, coordinate and facilitate committees, research priority topics and report on strategic priorities.
Nature of Work:
This position reports to the Director of Planning and Projects and will work in close collaboration with members of the college leadership team, other university staff and various internal and external partners and stakeholders. The work is diverse, requiring knowledge of university operations, project management, change management, quality improvement, research, information synthesis and writing. This position will play a key role in the successful coordination and implementation of policies and projects.
To be successful, the individual must exercise sound judgment, be comfortable in a team environment, and have well-developed communication, facilitation and organizational skills. The Planning and Projects Specialist must have the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders. Maturity, experience, problem-solving, systems thinking, and communication skills will be keys to success. In carrying out this work, confidentiality, close collaboration and alignment with key administrative areas will be critical.
The successful candidate will have the ability to manage the complex nature of academic projects within a health system. The Planning and Projects Specialist will work with academic faculty, campus leaders and external stakeholders to arrive at solutions for the College that are generally accepted and well-understood. The specialist will have a flexible workstyle and be comfortable working on topics that are progressively elaborated. They will engage others and develop coalitions to jointly understand the current state and co-create the desired future state. The Planning and Projects Specialist will be called upon to synthesize and articulate complex information into concise and easy-to-read briefing notes or reports.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
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