Overview
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide faith of over 17 million members centered on the belief that everyone on earth is a son or daughter of a loving God1 and that His Son, Jesus Christ, saved the world from sin and death. Jesus Christ invites all of God’s children to come unto, follow, and become more like Him.
To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Job Description
Assists project managers with internal projects from initiation through completion. Supports project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, and troubleshooting. Assists with achieving project results by tracking and compiling data regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost. Monitors project progress and notify project managers when adjustments are needed to schedule, costs, or resource additions. Responsibilities are within the project/program management function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.
Responsibilities
Project Support: Assists in the planning and execution of projects by coordinating activities, schedules, resources, and documentation. Helps ensure that all aspects of projects stay on track.
Scheduling and Coordination: Arranges project schedules, meetings, and deadlines to ensure that project objectives are met.
Communication Management: Acts as a liaison between project stakeholders to maintain clear and consistent communication and ensure project objectives are aligned.
Documentation: Maintain project documentation, including project plans, notes, and reports.
Resource Allocation: Help track and manage project resources.
Budget Assistance: Help track expenditures to ensure that projects remain within budget.
Progress Monitoring: Track project progress and report on the status of tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the project team, including scheduling meetings, organizing travel arrangements, and handling other logistical tasks.
Qualifications
Must hold a current and valid temple recommend or be worthy to hold one.
Must have completed at least two years of post-secondary education or relevant training.
Three to four years of relevant experience, supported by advanced office administration skills.
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills; proficiency in computerised business applications, including spreadsheets, tables, forms, and charts; and strong research, analytical, and data-summarisation skills.
Ability to draft professional correspondence with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated sound judgement and a strong commitment to accuracy and timely delivery.
Must achieve a passing score in the following skills assessments: Microsoft Word for Experienced Users, Basic Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint Essential
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