Director of Special Projects

Salary: $71,899

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a full-time Director of Special Projects in our Learning and Academic Affairs department. The Director of Special Projects plays a critical role in overseeing and managing special projects to advance the College’s mission. They will be responsible for planning, implementing, and executing a wide range of initiatives that align with our strategic goals and objectives. This is a leadership position that requires exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of driving successful project outcomes and possess the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Develops and leads special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Learning and Academic Affairs (VPLAA);
• Plans and executes projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, and meeting quality standards;
• Writes and edits project documents, narratives, proposals, grants, etc.;
• Collaborates with cross functional teams to enhance academic programming and define project scope, deliverables, and milestones;
• Identifies project goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with stakeholders;
• Monitors and tracks project progress, providing regular updates to VPLAA and all stakeholders;
• Manages project budgets, resources, and timelines, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful project outcomes;
• Develops and implements project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to improve project efficiency and effectiveness;
• Implements project evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact and effectiveness of special projects;
• Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders to enhance project success and sustainability;
• May supervise staff;
• Other duties related to the job description and as assigned by the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Two (2) years proven experience managing and/or directing projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Grant and/or proposal writing experience
• Supervisory experience

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Review Start Date: 3/25/2024