ProjectSpecialist

**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