Job Description

Job Location: Main Campus - Marietta, GA 30060

Position Type: Full Time StaffJOB DESCRIPTION

• Job Title:
• Project Coordinator
• FLSA Status:
• Non-Exempt
• Reports To:
• Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
• Pay Grade:
• 15
• Department:
• Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)
• Last Revision:
• 10/14/2024
• Approved By:
• Human Resources
• Date:
• 10/14/2024

LIFE UNIVERSITY

About Us

Since 1974, Life University has been a trailblazer in postsecondary education, seeking individuals eager to join our team dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness education. Situated in Marietta, Georgia, our university’s campus provides a nurturing, yet dynamic environment for academic and personal growth. We are a specialized institution focused on vitalistic education in the fields of healthcare, business administration, and the social sciences, providing a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees alongside our flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program. As we continue our mission to empower students and pioneer innovative approaches to vitalistic education, we are actively seeking passionate professionals to join us in our commitment to excellence.

Serving Lasting Purpose

At Life University, our mission extends beyond education—we strive to embody a Lasting Purpose: To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve—out of your own abundance. Life University’s guiding principle is to live an inner-directed life, recognizing that the willingness and desire to serve your community and your fellow human beings are just as important as academic pursuits. This philosophy drives our commitment to our students, staff, and the broader community, inspiring us to make meaningful contributions to the world through the transformative power of education and service. We believe that everyone has unique gifts, and as a member of the global community, it is our duty to share those gifts generously, living by the principle of giving, doing, loving, and serving out of abundance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Life University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the Project Coordinator is to coordinate and oversees the planning process and monitors progress toward achieving long term and short-term project goals including support and assistance for faculty and staff development and training, data management, technology training, and other duties as requested.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform a variety of administrative duties, including financial tracking, managing information, purchasing, responding to inquiries, creating reports and spreadsheets, taking meeting minutes, etc.
• Plan and manage meetings, events, workshops, and campus-wide events for faculty and staff.
• Coordinate project planning for the department, including assessing needs, managing data, monitoring departmental timelines, etc.
• Create online, print, and electronic communications.
• Provide support to faculty and staff in the use of educational technologies.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or requested.
• Exhibits student centeredness in performance of all job duties.
• Treats all others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Life community and demonstrates inclusive behavior.
• Anticipates, listens to, understands and responds to customer needs.
• Delivers work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and/or Experience

• A Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business Administration, or similar; AND
• Minimum of [three] (3) years of professional experience in an administrative environment.
• Strong computer and educational technology skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects and tasks on time.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents in a diverse community.
• A combination of education and years of experience may be considered in lieu of the specified degree level requirement.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Three (3+) years’ experience designing and facilitating training materials and resources for adult learners.
• Demonstrated experience in using and supporting others in the effective use of Blackboard or other learning management system.
• Effective oral and written presentation skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.
• Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collects, compiles, compares, and prepares work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs; retrieving and placing materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves; standing, walking; carrying; grasping; hearing; seeing; sitting; kneeling; climbing; balancing; stooping; crouching and reaching.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work performed in a general office environment.
• May require some travel.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Life University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.