Entry Level Project Coordinator - Peoria, IL

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Job Overview: We are seeking an entry-level Project Coordinator to support project management and act as a liaison between project management and sample receiving/log in. This role offers a pathway to becoming a Project Coordinator 2 and potentially a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and process project management forms, documents, and databases.
• Act as a liaison for client project needs and provide guidance to the team.
• Direct client calls and requests to the appropriate project manager.
• Schedule and enter bottle orders based on client sample needs.
• Review and update login dashboard information.
• Assist in developing project objectives, budgets, timelines, and other requirements.
• Interpret and apply department policies and assist with applicable laws and regulations.
• Contribute to department efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Background/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field desired but not required.
• 0-2 years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated progression of skills and self-management abilities.

Desired Soft Skills:

• Energetic and positive outlook.
• Strong client care and relationship management.
• Ability to work constructively under pressure.

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.