Project Manager, Administration & Operations, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease

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The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to administer a portfolio of highly visible, strategically important administrative and operational projects. The Project Manager will play a critical role in supporting the institute’s leadership team, providing direct administrative and operational assistance while driving strategic initiatives and partnerships. 

Duties & Responsibilities:
-Project Management: Achieve project objectives, ensuring they are managed to business requirements, specifications, timelines, and budgets.
-Program Development and Tracking: Provide day-to-day support to the SSLI administrative leadership team, assisting in the development of robust program tracking, planning, and execution of assigned projects. Facilitate and document assigned project meetings, maintaining an organized record of agendas, notes, and action items.
-Meeting Coordination: Organize and facilitate collaboration meetings, documenting updates and action plans, and distributing key information to stakeholders.
-Operational and Administrative Support for Recruitment Activities: Assist hiring managers with job posting requirements, support applicant communications and interview scheduling, and liaise with HR and IT to ensure seamless staff onboarding.
-Special Events Management: Plan, organize, and execute institute-level events, ensuring all logistical, operational, and strategic goals are met.
-Direct Administrative Support for the Chief Operating Officer: Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for the COO, providing calendar and schedule support, preparing correspondence, and ensuring seamless execution of day-to-day operations.
-Communication Support: In collaboration with the Communications Director assist with key communications design efforts including but not limited to newsletters, institute emails and correspondence.
-Problem Solving & Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and address potential issues or roadblocks in the project, escalating as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience, or an equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience.
-Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
-Mailchimp and/or Canva experience and basic design skills a plus.
-Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. 

Skills:
-Adaptable to evolving responsibilities and priorities, taking on additional duties as assigned.
-Proven ability to manage high-visibility, multi-disciplinary projects involving both external and internal partners.
-Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
-Effective and clear communication skills for engaging with diverse audiences at all levels.
-Diplomatic approach, with strong negotiation and judgment capabilities.
-Self-motivated and able to work independently.
-Excellent time management, prioritization, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Additional Information:

ORP Eligible: - YES
Hours / weeks - 40 hours weekly 
Title Details: Project Manager, Administration & Operations  
University Title: Project Manager 
University Code: GA 1-3 (19261Y-19263Y)  
University Job Family: General Administration 

Position will remain open until filled.

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Demetria Patterson
demetria.patterson1@vcuhealth.org