Project Support Specialist, Senior- Winship Cancer Institute

at  Emory University

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Description:
Winship Cancer Institute is seeking a Senior Project Support Specialist to join our team. Reporting to Winship’s Chief Administrative Officer, the incumbent will provide environmental assessment and data collection support for oncology and research initiatives/programs, assist several executive based committees, and provide calendar and scheduling support to senior executives. On-campus presence is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree and four years of project management, financial and/or administrative management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced Excel and Access skills strongly preferred.
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• Develops innovative analytical methods, analyzes data and makes recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of projects and/or business processes.
• Leads and provides project management support for a variety of projects which may involve financial administration and the upgrade of software systems.
• Tracks and verifies procedures.
• Coordinates the distribution, tracking, and feedback of metrics.
• Develops and manages project time lines.
• Works closely with project team/departments to identify and resolve concerns.
• Assumes responsibility for timely delivery of project deliverables, as necessary.
• Develops and maintains databases and reports.
• Performs various analyses such as developing forecasts, analyzing implications, and presenting data.
• Tracks departmental budgets and forecasts future budget needs.
• May plan and coordinate special events and maintain the departmental website.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.