Fspca Project Coordinator

Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
FSPCA Project Coordinator
Requisition #
S01278P
FLSA
Exempt
Location
IIT-Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH), Bedford Park, IL
Department
Institute of Food Safety and Health
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) is a unique and one-of-a-kind consortium between Illinois Tech, FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), and the food industry. IFSH comprises Illinois Tech scientists, faculty and staff, working collaboratively with FDA scientists of CFSAN's Division of Food Processing Science and Technology physically co-located at the Illinois Tech Moffett Campus in the field of food safety, technology and nutrition, and with participation from food industry member companies. The uniqueness of IFSH where FDA, academia and the industry collaborate and conduct research in a neutral ground to address major national food safety and nutrition issues has grown IFSH into a diverse premier research institution attracting scientists nationally and internationally.
IFSH hosts the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) and Sprout Safety Alliance (SSA) both sharing an objective of developing training curricula for the food industry. The FSPCA members include senior food safety experts, including government agencies, industry and academia.
An FSPCA Project Coordinator position has been developed to support the FSPCA. As a member of the FSPCA program leadership team, this role will manage specific projects as detailed by the IFSH FSPCA Program Manager. Through weekly connects the coordinator implements the activities to achieve the goals for current projects in motion. This will be achieved by actively reaching out to the appropriate team members to activate the plan, create and manage timelines, and track deliverables. The candidate is expected to be well organized, love to get things done, and really enjoy working with a diverse range of people from around the world.
COMMUNICATIONS
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to all levels of an organization, both internally and externally, is a must.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Excellent customer service skills and relationship building skills are essential.
Special Schedule Requirements
Upon supervisor approval, a hybrid work week of 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote may be accommodated.
EEOC Statement
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role required.
Knowledge & Skills

• Business driven; people focused
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery
• Interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of an organization
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Problem solving; adaptability with a proactive attitude and mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and PM software

SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY
This position does not include any direct supervision of other staff members. However, this position might be required to supervise a student employee or two from time to time.
Physical Environment and Requirements
The workplace is a normal office environment. The coordinator must be able to walk up and down one flight of stairs to travel between departments and may occasionally need to run errands or attend functions off campus. Approximately 90% of the time is spent working at a desk performing office functions and working on a computer. 10% of time is spent outside of the office.
Certifications and Licenses
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.
N/A
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility
Work with FSPCA Committees, Work Groups, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure assigned FSPCA projects are delivered and completed on schedule.
Percentage Of Time
20
Key Responsibility
Prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, plotting timelines for completion, managing deadlines and workflow, scheduling meetings, and organizing project logistics.
Percentage Of Time
20
Key Responsibility
Act as the point of contact for project team members, ensuring they have the information and resources needed to complete their assigned tasks on time and within their budget limits.
Percentage Of Time
20
Key Responsibility
Monitor the progress of projects and communicate project status to all project team members and FSPCA Program Manager.
Percentage Of Time
20
Key Responsibility
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports, ensuring the details of any given project is well organized and accessible.
Percentage Of Time
20
Posting Information
Work Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Position Category
Full Time
Posting Date
02/08/2024
Closing Date
Posted Until Filled
Yes
Quicklink for Posting
https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/10221