Coordinate and support day-to-day activities related to strategic initiatives and assessment projects.
Assist with project planning, tracking timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure initiatives remain on schedule.
Support documentation and organization of project materials, outcomes, and processes.
Assessment Support
Assist with institutional assessment processes, including the collection, organization, and reporting of: General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs)
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Course-Level Outcomes (CLOs)
Support academic departments in documenting assessment results, action plans, and continuous improvement efforts.
Assist with compiling assessment data and evidence for internal reviews and accreditation-related activities.
Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting
Collect, validate, and manage data related to strategic initiatives, assessment activities, and instructional projects.
Assist in analyzing student engagement, retention, success, and other institutional effectiveness metrics.
Assist in preparing reports, summaries, and visual dashboards for leadership, committees, and campus stakeholders.
Collaboration & Institutional Support
Work closely with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Assessment to ensure alignment with institutional goals and priorities.
Collaborate with Instructional Design and Technology to support project and assessment needs.
Compliance & Documentation
Assist with maintaining accurate records, documentation, and supporting materials related to strategic initiatives and assessment efforts.
Support compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation expectations related to assessment and effectiveness.
Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Assessment and the Vice President of Planning, Effectiveness, and Technology.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Position Title:
Project Specialist
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Project Specialist REPORTS TO: Director of Strategic Initiatives and Assessment
DEPARTMENT: Strategic Initiatives and Assessment
EXEMPT: Yes
VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Planning, Effectiveness, and Technology
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION
All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree required with professional experience in an educational setting or related support role preferred
Experience working with data collection, reporting, or project tracking in an educational or organizational setting.
Experience with Microsoft 365, Learning Management Systems (Canvas), and training preferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position Overview:
The Project Specialist supports the coordination and implementation of strategic initiatives, managing data collection and reporting, assisting with institutional assessment and providing support to faculty. This position plays a key role in operationalizing strategic initiatives by supporting assessment processes, tracking outcomes, and providing timely, accurate information to inform continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making. The Project Specialist works collaboratively with academic and administrative partners to ensure effective implementation and documentation of institutional initiatives.
Hindscc · Raymond, MS