Project Coordinator II

Advancement & Partnerships:

Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy.

Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.

The Opportunity:

The Project Coordinator II plays a pivotal role in driving strategic projects and initiatives within the Advancement & Partnerships division, ensuring seamless execution, effective change management, and coordination at the executive level. This role focuses on managing cross-functional projects, streamlining operations, and fostering collaboration across the division, all while aligning with organizational goals and priorities. The Project Coordinator II partners closely with the Associate Vice President for Advancement Operations to lead and support key efforts that enhance efficiency and organizational success.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership and Executive Coordination: Collaborates with the AVP for Advancement Operations to plan, manage, and execute key projects, ensuring strategic alignment and resource optimization. Prepares briefs, executive summaries, and presentations to support informed decision-making and facilitate coordination of division-wide priorities and drives cross-departmental communication and accountability to ensure collaborative efforts yield timely and effective outcomes.

• Aligns project goals with divisional and university objectives by working closely with the Project Manager and key stakeholders to foster a unified approach to success.

• Change Management and Process Improvement: leads change management strategies for divisional projects, working with the Training Specialist III and leadership to craft and execute plans that support staff during transitions.

• Develops and communicates clear, actionable updates on project progress and outcomes to ensure transparency and engagement.

• Identifies operational challenges and recommends innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and address emerging needs.

• Internal Communications: Partners with SMEs, content creators, and leadership to draft and deliver clear, inclusive, and engaging communications tailored to diverse audiences.

• Keeps staff informed of divisional updates, project milestones, and initiatives through accessible and strategic communication channels.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous project management and/or coordinating experience.

• Experience in a nonprofit or higher education fundraising setting.

• Previous experience with CRM, such as Blackbaud, Salesforce, or similar.

• Experience in Microsoft Project.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more...For more benefits information, view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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