Director Of Special Projects

Description

Vance-Granville Community College is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Special Projects to join our team. These individual coordinates special projects on behalf of the President, frequently involving senior officers of the College as well as external entities and partners.

The Director of Special Projects will be responsible for planning, implementing, and executing a wide range of initiatives that align with our strategic goals and objectives. This is a leadership position that requires exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills. This position requires organization, persistence and follow-through, as well as creative thinking to develop and promote ideas and initiatives that can move the College forward. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of driving successful project outcomes and possess the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders and will be essential in driving innovation, efficiency, and growth within the College.

The following list of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
Teleworking

• This position is eligible for up to one day of teleworking per week after 9 months of employment, consistent with the College’s Teleworking Policy

• This position reports to the College President

Essential Duties

Director Of Special Projects Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
• Identify project goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor and track project progress, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, deliverables, and milestones.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Evaluate project performance and identify areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Finance and Operations in the oversight of all construction and renovation projects for the College, including planning, bidding, state inspections, code requirements and purchases.
• Work with the President and Vice President of Finance and Operations on coordinating the annual budgeting process, the mid-year budget reconciliation process and financial information as needed.
• Provide project support to the President’s Executive Leadership team
• Serve as representative of the President at meetings or on committees as appropriate.
• Perform administrative and other duties as assigned.

• Proven experience in managing and delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve project objectives, particularly those in a different reporting structure.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a focus on results and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive project decisions.
• Initiative to communicate and coordinate with affected departments, offices, and stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of North Carolina State Government purchasing and construction processes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
For all staff positions, salary determinations are based on the minimum educational qualifications required and the number of years of relevant experience associated with the position. The entry-level salary at VGCC corresponds to individuals with minimum years of experience for this role. Conversely, to qualify for the upper end of VGCC's salary range, an individual must have over 25 years of experience relevant to the position.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Proven experience as a successful project manager or director of special projects, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated learning agility.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

• Masters degree
• Project management certification
• Experience with State of North Carolina construction regulations and requirements

Physical Demands

• Abilitytofrequentlysitand usehands andfingers.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 30 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.