IT/DHSS Project Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cookordinate and support Unified Data and Technology System project.
• Implement project plans, monitor progress, track milestones, and recommend changes to improve team effectiveness and project outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison between IT, Institutional Research, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, academic units, and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution and adoption.
• Gather requirements from Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Academic Advising, Academic Divisions, and IT stakeholders to ensure solutions support institutional Student Success strategies.
• Participate in the development and refinement of data policies, project objectives, and long-range planning for Student Success technologies.
• Lead efforts to identify opportunities for improved student engagement, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiencies through technology.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and change impacts to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Analyze data from advising tools and analytics dashboards to measure project effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
• Generate project documentation and reports to support decision-making and demonstrate impact on Student Success outcomes.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned in support of institutional Student Success objectives.

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills;
• Knowledge of student success technologies;
• Strong project management skills and understanding of PM principles and tools.

Physical Requirements

• Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking and continuous movement within the College and off-site locations.
• Requires frequent pushing and pulling of up to 10 lbs.
• Continuous handling of paper and paper materials required.

Schedule Details

• Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Education, Business, or a related field required.
• At least 2 years of experience directly related to project management or technology implementation within education, Student Affairs, academic advising, or related functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Education, Business, or a related field required;
• 3-5 years of experience directly related to project management or technology implementation within education, Student Affairs, academic advising, or related functions.