00326 - Institutional Effectiveness and Planning Project Coordinator

Title: 00326 - Institutional Effectiveness and Planning Project Coordinator

State Role Title: 00326 - Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $60,000-$70,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Norfolk State University is embarking on an exciting journey to establish its first formal data governance framework, a key component of a larger transformation in how data is managed and accessed. This effort includes a shift towards a self-service model to facilitate data requests from internal stakeholders, supported by access-restricted data visualization portals. Additionally, the office will play a vital role in the implementation of a new ERP system to manage operational data, providing an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and higher education.

Job Duties

The position will serve as the primary internal project coordinator for data governance and Institutional Effectiveness (IEP) initiatives. This includes ensuring project success through meticulous coordination, communication, and management of project schedules, budgets, and resources. Regular status updates will be provided to stakeholders, while project risks will be identified and mitigated to ensure timely completion of goals. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to deliver successful project outcomes, from coordinating campus outreach efforts to planning data literacy workshops and managing the IEP website.
The position also entails oversight of the Operations and Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) efforts, including compliance with SACSCOC unit-level outcomes assessment requirements and providing support for the continuous improvement of project management processes. The role involves reviewing annual assessment plans and reports, assisting units in developing measurable outcomes, and providing updates on progress. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, team-oriented individual who thrives in a changing higher education environment, eager to contribute to the advancement of the University's data governance initiatives and institutional effectiveness goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to details, including multitasking and time-management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience in performing financial management for budgets, grants and contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.