We are looking for a Project Administration Specialist to provide coordination and administrative support to projects, staff, and external stakeholders. This involves coordinating logistics, travel, meetings, webinars, and material production for internal operations, distance learning, clients, and events. Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibility: None
Manage electronic systems for production and delivery of training materials, including coordinating and communicating with external partners and vendors
Coordinate virtual collaboration and training logistics, including operating systems for such meetings onsite
Coordinate staff travel and expense reimbursements
Provide logistical and other support to projects, including proofreading, meeting and facilitator scheduling, 508-compliance checking, and document formatting
Plan and coordinate logistics and support for training institutes, including producing materials and participant instructions, as well as assisting in marketing of services via web, email, and direct mail
Coordinate office operations, including support for meetings, purchasing, and data and file management
Back-up the reception desk
Perform other, related duties as assigned
Ideal Candidates will possess
Minimum two years’ experience in project coordination at a professional level; experience in a similar industry and/or environment preferred
Experience in a project-funded environment
High level of proficiency in managing complex project timelines with multiple stakeholders
High level of attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing across varied communication styles
High-level proficiency with scheduling and data management in Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other software
Strong proofreading and document formatting ability, including creating graphic presentations and reports
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
Travel and other Key Requirements
Minimal travel required; may involve some local offsite travel by car or public transit, and/or out-of-state travel on an occasional basis
Office environment, based in Portland, Oregon
Please include salary requirements in your cover letter. Position will remain open until filled Find out more about Education Northwest by connecting with us on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/educationnorthwest and/or following us on Twitter, https://twitter.com/#!/educationnw Education Northwest is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.