Description
The Project Coordinator Intern will support the planning, execution and delivery of projects across a variety of departments. They will assist the Project Manager with organizing resources, tracking progress and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
The MSUFCU internship program is designed to support interns in developing career readiness competencies as defined by NACE. Throughout the internship program, interns will gain hands-on experience and enhance essential skills that prepare them for success and career growth. Interns will have the opportunity to develop competencies in career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.
Work Location: Hybrid; A combination of working from home/remotely (must reside within state of Michigan) and at MSUFCU Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MI once/month
Work Schedule:Part-time approximately 15-25 hours during MSUFCU business hours (8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday). A schedule will be determined around the intern's class schedule.
Paid Hourly Internship: $16.00+/hour
Duration:Spring Semester - Beginning January 7th, with potential to continue into future semesters
An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate project activities, resources, equipment, and information.
Liaise with project managers define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
Identify and escalate project risks and issues to project managers.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
Assist in the preparation of project budgets and schedules.
Organize meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
Support risk management and change management processes.
Supports the Project Manager in managing expectations for project deliverables, stakeholder communications, and effective project team collaboration.
Supports leadership and project stakeholders to ensure understanding of methodology.
Stay current on financial and technology industry topics with ongoing education, through readings, webinars, trainings, conferences, etc.
Participates in training activities within the department/branches/human resources, as well as training outside the department; such training helps to ensure staff compliance with Credit Union policies and state and federal regulations and laws.
Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology Management, Business Administration or another related field Familiarity with budgeting and reporting.
Must be able to communicate with members, staff, and individuals in the community in a professional manner. This will require excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills along with the ability to present and explain information effectively for non-technically inclined individuals.
Preferred experience in project management.
Establish and understand what is expected in communication with collaboration partners and share information with partners accordingly.
Work cooperatively with others, sharing tasks and responsibilities, and supporting each other to achieve common objectives.
Build trust through demonstrating reliability to agreed-upon actions. Take responsibility for contributions, outcomes, and follow-through.
Identify critical priorities and take action to drive progress towards achieving them.
Follow outlined procedures. Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
Notice problems early and prevent them before they cause issues.
Work persistently in an ever-changing work environment. Continue forward when faced with challenges. Stay determined to achieve goals despite setbacks.
Adapt communication style and approach to suit the preferences and needs of different individuals or situations, including tone, language, and level of formality.
Be honest, open, respectful, and empathetic in delivery of information.
Basic understanding and experience using Project Management, Service Management, and other software tools (i.e. JIRA, MS Office, MS Project, Smartsheet or similar project management and scheduling tools).
Ability to use good judgment to solve problems efficiently and accurately and handle complex details.
Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner and collaborate effectively in teams with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
Occasionally needs to move about inside of office area
Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure
This position is able to work in hybrid, remote or onsite working arrangements.
Disclaimer:
Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed... For full info follow application link.
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