What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at North Dakota Corrections & Rehab?
Summary of Work
This position will report to the Business Technology Manager located at DOCR Central Office. The position will serve as a trusted internal project coordinator supporting the larger project team and tracking milestones, risks and deliverables for the agency. The position will lead and champion change management activities, helping staff adapt to new systems, roles and workflows. The position is responsible for collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Lead Project Manager, vendors and internal teams. A successful applicant will develop and deliver communications, training plans and readiness assessments to ensure people are informed, prepared, and confident through change.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business, public administration, computer science or related field. Applicant must have two to three years of professional work experience within criminal justice, technology, or organizational change.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to lead through influence, and coach others through change from front line staff to executive leadership. Prior work experience supporting IT projects in a project or change management capacity. An understanding through work experience of corrections or criminal justice. Experience with structured management frameworks. PMP, PROSCI is preferred but not required. A demonstrated understanding of how people experience change and what it takes to support them during transitions.
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Application Procedures
All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts
Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.
Contact Brian Miller, 701-934-1467, brianlmiller@nd.gov or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
