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GENERAL PURPOSE:

Project Assistant will work under the direction of Portfolio or Program Managers in the Project Portfolio Office (PPO) of University of Rochester’s Information Systems Division (ISD). Managers will introduce individuals to the PPO processes and tools, and the overall portfolio governance structure within the medical center. Individuals will lead projects to be defined by the Portfolio or Program Manager, and will present outcomes of project to ISD leadership team and executive stakeholders.

NOTE: This position to end in August, 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work under the guidance of the ISD PPO Portfolio Manager to assist with and/or actively lead activities pertaining to the assigned project.

• Learn and utilize ISD project management processes and tools.

• Track lessons learned throughout assignment for presentation to ISD leadership team.

• Learn and demonstrate use of Microsoft Office toolset, SharePoint, and other project office collaboration tools.

• Work closely with our Portfolio Managers and senior project managers, establishing a goal plan with objectives to be completed by conclusion of assignment.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Entering junior or senior year in undergraduate studies in business administration, healthcare administration, engineering, or related field preferred.

• Project management course experience preferred.

• No professional work experience is required.

• 1+ year of work experience is preferred.

• Technical aptitude with ability to quickly learn new technology preferred.

• Ability to express complex concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing preferred.

• Solution oriented with a positive attitude preferred.

• Strong ability to prioritize. Strong attention to detail preferred.

• Reliable and able to establish trust with your team preferred.

• No professional certification required. Must be able to travel to designated sites as assigned.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range

Pay Range: $16.50 - $21.45 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

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