Job No. 154541
- Job Title:
- OT Project Coordinator
- Employer:
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University of South Florida (USF)
- Location:
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Tampa , FL
- Posting Date:
- 06-Jan-2025
- Description:
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ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America.
USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country.
USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: Information Technology | University of South Florida (usf.edu)
ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS:
The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
11 Paid Holidays
Various Retirement Options, including 401K employer match
Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)
For more information about your total compensation package and other USF benefits, please visit: Work at USF
POSITION SUMMARY:
The OT Project Coordinator I handles project logistics, ensuring smooth operations by coordinating team efforts, tracking progress, managing schedules, and communicating with stakeholders to meet deadlines and budgets. Projects include OT solutions for new construction supporting all Operational Technology teams. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders, development teams, and senior management to liaise in the delivery of scalable solutions using an agile framework, supporting multiple scrum teams across the USF community for continuous improvement and optimal delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Planning and Initiation: Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with Product Owners and stakeholders; support the creation of detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk assessments; develop project documentation, such as project charters, status reports, and meeting minutes.
Task Management and Coordination: Collaborate in tasks with team members based on their expertise and availability; monitor project progress against the plan, identifying potential roadblocks and proactively addressing issues; facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
Track project dependencies and ensure timely completion of critical tasks.
Stakeholder Management: Participate in agile ceremonies with teams and stakeholders to provide updates on progress and address concerns; proactively manage expectations and communicate any changes to project scope or timeline; gather feedback from stakeholders to ensure project aligns with business needs.
Quality Assurance: Adhere to quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet defined standards; review processes to identify and resolve issues before project completion.
Reporting and Analysis: Provide progress updates, key metrics, and risk assessments; analyze project data to identify areas of improvement and implement process enhancements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field; 1-3 years of experience in a project coordination role, preferably within a construction environment supporting IT systems; Proven ability to manage small to medium-sized projects from initiation to completion.
Experience with project management software like Jira or Microsoft Project.
- Contact information:
- University of South Florida (USF)
- Tampa, FL 33620
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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