Virginia Commonwealth University · 1 day ago
Project Manager, Administration & Operations, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to administer a portfolio of important administrative and operational projects, providing support to the leadership team and driving strategic initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Achieve project objectives, ensuring they are managed to business requirements, specifications, timelines, and budgets
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
Organize and facilitate collaboration meetings, documenting updates and action plans, and distributing key information to stakeholders
Assist hiring managers with job posting requirements, support applicant communications and interview scheduling, and liaise with HR and IT to ensure seamless staff onboarding
Plan, organize, and execute institute-level events, ensuring all logistical, operational, and strategic goals are met
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
In collaboration with the Communications Director assist with key communications design efforts including but not limited to newsletters, institute emails and correspondence
Proactively identify and address potential issues or roadblocks in the project, escalating as appropriate
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Mailchimp and/or Canva experience and basic design skills a plus
Benefits
Competitive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave
Retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Professional development & certifications
Tuition waiver
Parental leave
Caregiving leave
Community service leave
Comprehensive health benefits
Generous tuition benefits
Employee discounts
Well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationUnited States-Japan Foundation
2025-01-15Grant· $0.1M
2024-03-12Grant· $0.08M
2024-02-01Grant· $0.07M
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