Purpose:
Reporting to Associate Director, International Programs and Partnerships (AD IPP), the Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of projects that support’s York University global engagement priorities including but not limited to the Academic Innovation Fund projects (Sustainable on the Go International Conference and Reimagining York’s Mobility Programs – Towards Sustainable, Reflective and Collaborative Models), Globally Networked Learning projects (GNL), and Effective Intercultural Communication (EIC) Module. The Project Officer will be highly involved with advancing projects, and undertaking initiatives within York International that require knowledge of confidential information about priorities and strategic directions.
Education:
University degree in international education, international relations and/or international development post graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D) preferred, or equivalent in education and experience.
Experience:
Minimum four (4) years’ years of project management experience, including leading, organizing and tracking the outcomes of complex and multi-stakeholder projects, preferable in a university setting. Experience conducting research, producing detailed and comprehensive reports from a large volume of complex information, and presenting on the research. Experience leading complex and multi-stakeholder projects. Experience with University governance, higher education sector, and public sector administration is an asset.
Skills:
SKILLS:Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (must be able to set up templates and macros in Word and Excel, set up Excel spreadsheets and graphics, and prepare sophisticated PowerPoint presentations). Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe InDesign an asset. Familiarity with scheduling software, Acrobat and other Adobe software an asset. Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Polished writing and excellent communication skills. Superior organizational skills in planning, project management and task coordination with a high level of attention to detail.OTHER: Must be able to conduct thorough research, concisely summarize information and provide a rationale for action. Knowledge of university policies and procedures, and an understanding of the University’s organizational structure, including its governance. Knowledge about media (including traditional, new and social media), protocol, diplomacy and an excellent understanding of the University’s mission and intersection with the broader community. Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities. High degree of political acuity and judgment. Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact. Ability to select/design appropriate diagnostic tools (surveys, interviews, groups). Ability to deal with senior University Officers in a manner which facilitates cooperation and consensus building.
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