Job Information
Montana State University Project Coordinator in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 23203
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kathy Jahnke at 406-994-6774 orkjahnke@montana.edu.
Classification Title Program Coord II
Working Title Project Coordinator
Brief Position Overview
The Project Coordinator provides administrative support for University Facilities Management ( UFM ). Due to the variety of tasks and duties this person must have strong organization, customer service, administrative, financial, and multi-tasking skills along with a general knowledge of the architectural and construction fields.
Position Number 4M0023
Department Campus Planning, Design & Construction
Division University Services
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Starting $20.49 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Classified Salary
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Planning, Design & Construction ( PDC ) provides responsible leadership and guidance to advance the physical environment of MSU in support of education, research, and community outreach. The Project Coordinator performs administrative duties, project support, and clerical support across all units within PDC under the direction of the Construction Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide administrative support for Planning, Design, & Construction department.
Scheduling, preparing agendas, creating meeting notes, meeting coordination, and action-item tracking.
Providing administrative support for planning, design, and construction projects as assigned.
Physical and digital document management and organization.
Data entry and database use.
Invoice/pay-app processing.
Special projects and miscellaneous tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Progressively responsible administrative work experience with an emphasis on customer service and professionalism in a main office setting or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Demonstrated experience taking meeting notes, preparing agendas, scheduling rooms, managing/scheduling digital calendars, and creating/managing records to support reporting requirements.
Demonstrated experience using videoconferencing software and hardware including Teams, Zoom, and WebEx.
Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal professional communication/competence using Microsoft Office software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, electronic calendars, and email.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience and/or education in planning, design, and construction, or a related field.
Experience with software including Bluebeam, Procore, and other common systems used in the planning, design, and construction industry
The Successful Candidate Will
The successful candidate will:
Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
Ensure accuracy in communication, documentation and record keeping.
Exercise attention to detail · Efficiently prioritize work tasks and meet deadlines.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of constituents both internal and external.
Possess a strong customer service focus.
Exercise adaptability.
Appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
Work effectively both independently and in a team-oriented manner, under minimal supervision.
Represent University Facility Management in a professional and courteous manner
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Must possess currently or be eligible to obtain a valid State of Montana Driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points). Do NOT send a copy of the driver’s license.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
Occasionally transport up to 30 pounds. Occasionally climb ladders and otherwise access hard to reach locations in and around buildings.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 2
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on January 23, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html