Portfolio Management Office Assistant

POSITION: IT Portfolio Management Assistant

DIVISION: Portfolio Management Office

SUMMARY:

This position will provide the opportunity to learn about Project Management and Information Technology. You will work on projects that will give you hands-on experience with IT tools, project management methodology, business analysis, quality assurance, and change management. The opportunity will allow you to refine your communication and problem-solving skills in a business environment.

WHAT WE EXPECT

We expect you to be motivated and proactive. You will work collaboratively with team members and actively participate in discussions, decisions, and projects. You will work as part of a team and as an individual. You will be engaged and should take pride in your work.

ARE YOU A MATCH?

We are looking for Student Workers who are:

• Professional & Collaborative: Demonstrate a professional demeanor and use strong interpersonal skills to actively listen and communicate effectively, as you may interact with Senior Leadership and Business Stakeholders. Easily adapt to varied roles on teams, from follower to leader. Change the approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Self-Directed: Must be able to complete projects with limited supervision. Ability to take ownership and ask for help when needed.
• Interested in technology and project management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good MS Office or equivalent skills
• Solid written and oral communication skills, necessary for professional interaction with Senior Leadership and Business Stakeholders.
• Junior, senior, or current graduate student pursuing studies in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Science, Information Systems, Business Management, Business Administration (or a related field) or equivalent work experience.
• Must be registered Fordham students in good academic standing during the semester of their appointment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Projects Administration Support
• Support the PfMO with administrative tasks (Agenda, Scheduling meetings).
• Help with scheduling meetings and contacting stakeholders.
• Support taking notes and following action items discussed at the meetings.
• Create project folders in Google Drive or Shared Drives.
• Apply templates to content
• Proofread project documents and suggest how to improve PMfO artifacts design.
• Help to create presentations.
• Communication Support
• Assist with communication to project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Project Management Software and Data Support
• Support data collection, cleaning, or reviewing of project data reports for project portfolios.
• Assist with reporting and creating data-driven infographics.
• Help with testing of PM software functionality.
• Change Management and Training
• Help with the creation and curation of training materials, including videos, screen recordings, documentation, and handouts.

COMPENSATION: $17.00 per hour

APPLY
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