Project Director (Administrative Services Administrator 2)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extraordinary project management skills

• Knowledge of basic social science research principles and concepts (desired)

• Able to exert influence without authority

• Excellent writer (e.g., able to draft project-related reports, conference agendas, etc.)

• Ability to quickly come up to speed on new content areas/topics, developing an understanding of the overall landscape

• Demonstrated ability to move a project from nascent stage to maturity

• Willingness to travel internationally

• Comfortable with ambiguity

• Experience successfully working in developing economy context

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills

• Willingness to get hands dirty when necessary to move a project forward

• Passionate about improving the lives of underserved populations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

·         Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.

·         Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.

·         Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and, decision-making skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.

·         Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.

·         Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.

·         Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

·         Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.

·         Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

·         Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

·         Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

·         Occasionally use a telephone.

·         Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.