Project Coordinator, Senior Wyoming Institute for Humanities

Laramie, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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At the University of Wyoming we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health financial security and work-life balance. Benefits include:

Generous Retirement Contributions:The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary and you contribute 3.68% totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:Enjoy access to medical dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off:Benefit from ample vacation sick leave paid holidays and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver:Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:Stay healthy with wellness initiatives counseling services and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer please refer to UWs Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Project Coordinator Sr. - Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research (WIHR)

JOB PURPOSE:

Coordinate and manage the administrative financial and personnel functions of The Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research (WIHR). The Institute supports the humanities at the University by funding research offering public programming and serving as a hub for faculty students and staff interested in the humanities. Working with the Institute director and steering committee the Project Coordinator Senior will coordinate the operational financial and public programming functions of the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research and its projects under limited supervision. Specific functions include but are not limited to:

managing logistics for public events;
producing high-quality humanities content for public engagement including social media and communications;
monitoring project budgets;
supervising hourly and student employees;
representing the Institute at public functions;
coordinating grant-writing and fundraising activities;
assisting the Humanities Institute with other related project functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and manage the administrative financial and personnel activities of the Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research.
Develop project goals and objectives and revise as necessary; develop and implement a comprehensive plan for delivery and assessment of project objectives and goals.
Represent Wyoming or the University at grant functions or other meetings and events which may include reporting on projects planning collaborations with other project professionals and evaluating projects.
Develop recruiting and funding strategies; plan and write grant proposals; negotiate approval of grant awards; write reports on status of funded projects.
Develop project budgets; disseminate funding and monitor expenses against budget allocations.
Direct and supervise the project personnel functions including hiring training supervision and evaluation of staff.
Consult with faculty counselors staff members and the public to assist students and/or program participants associated with the project.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

May provide academic and/or career advising for specific projects.
Represent the department on University or division/college committees as directed.
May perform additional special assignments.

COMPETENCIES:

Collaboration
Developing Organizational Talent
Formal Presentation Skills
Individual Leadership
Innovation
Judgment
Quality Orientation
Work Prioritization & Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree in a related field

Experience: 3 years work-related experience including administration supervision and counseling experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced degree in a humanities field
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Work or volunteer experience in humanities research-related fields (grant writing publishing for a research center or institute for example)
Work or volunteer experience in the public humanities (at cultural organizations such as libraries museums national or state parks or historic sites for example)
Social media savvy

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

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WORK LOCATION:

Remote/Hybrid: This position is eligible for 20% remote work and/or flexible work schedule.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

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