Project Specialist - Construction and Planning

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Project Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the Director or Manager in the execution of assigned projects or Department operating activities.
• Assists in the oversight and management of key initiatives and assigned scope of work.
• Understands and meets service level expectations and/or project goals.
• Stays informed on current and upcoming activities related to assigned work.
• Understands the business and needs of their assigned customers.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service ethics.
• Utilizes excellent project management capabilities.
• Creates timelines for assigned initiatives and manages them to completion.
• Produces high quality, accurate deliverables and obtains appropriate approvals.
• Assists in managing agreed upon budget including purchase order management and invoicing.
• Effectively utilizes technology and software that supports delivery process.
• Monitors the effectiveness of projects through various reports and dashboards.
• Communicates procedures to the team; drafts forms, charts or other materials to support training and education.
• Demonstrates the ability to recommend solutions, participate in the development of improvement plans and follow through to completion.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

AA/EOE

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting projects.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed project work plans and records.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with own initiative, noting key dependencies and success requirements.
• Must have strong computer skills with MS Office Suite (MS Word, PPT, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent problem solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Healthcare experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.