Project Coordinator Job Listing at DePaul University in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1591)

Description

The Highlights: Coordinates and leads the planning phase for the development of an innovative AI-powered platform designed to assist migrants by integrating real-time translation services, information extraction capabilities, and personalized recommendations. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, fostering agreement and thought among stakeholders, and ensuring that the project aligns with the values of community-centered design, transparency, fairness, and usability. Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of a community-centered framework aimed at enhancing engagement with immigrant communities, service providers, and domain experts. This project draws on deep interdisciplinary expertise in data science, human-centered design, and migrant issues, requiring a collaborative and agile approach.
 

What You'll Do:

• Develops, manages, and execute project plans, timelines, and milestones in alignment with project objectives. 
• Coordinates cross-functional teams, including data scientists, designers, community stakeholders, and other experts. 
• Works closely with the Stakeholder Advisory Board, composed of community leaders, service providers, government representatives, and domain experts. Facilitates regular meetings, workshops, and co-design sessions with stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure transparency. 
• Plans all aspects of a Symposium to bring together migrant communities, migrant serving organizations, service providers, and government representatives. 
• Coordinates the work of the design and development team in implementing the community-centered design approach, ensuring stakeholder feedback is integrated into every phase. 
• In coordination with the project staff, facilitates training for Community Champions and other representatives on topics such as human-centered design, AI prompt engineering, and fairness evaluations.
• Prepares and presents project reports, including milestones, risks, budget updates, and impact assessments.
• Ensures adherence to the project's scope, budget, and timeline, while managing risks and facilitating problem resolution. 

 

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in project management, human-centered design, computer science, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in managing complex projects.
• Experience in human-centered design and/or community engagement or related field helpful. 
• Track record of successfully managing projects with diverse stakeholders, including community groups, academic institutions, and government organizations.
• Experience or interest in services for immigrant and migrant communities helpful. 
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams, facilitate communication, and resolve conflicts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies and tools.
• Basic understanding of AI technologies and their applications is helpful but not required. 
   

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Part-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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