Project Specialist - GLS Grant

per hour and can be adjusted based on experience Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; work is performed on-site and in person. Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement. Job Story At HOPE Services, we believe every student deserves the support they need to thrive. Join our team to oversee a 4-year Garrett Lee Smith campus grant focused on promoting mental wellness and reducing suicide and substance misuse. You'll collaborate with campus and community partners, foster connections, and champion resources that strengthen our campus community. Job Summary Coordinates and/or facilitates assigned prevention project(s), which may include, but is not limited to, support for project timeline and deliverable tracking, team meetings, training, materials preparation, and promotion of services. Essential Functions Monitors project plans, schedules and budgets, including grant coordination. Recommends alternative actions based on tracking outcomes. Coordinates, organizes and supports project promotions to targeted audience, including providing education to related University stakeholders. Documents and tracks project progress metrics compared to goals. Coordinates and prepares reports, promotional materials and presentations to support leaders. Coordinates and/or facilitates project tasks and trainings as assigned. Allocates work assignments and evaluates services of staff and/or volunteers. Maintains relationships with internal and/or external partners related to specific prevention service area(s). Remains current on related trends and research literature. Job Duties Responsibilities include planning projects, tracking budgets, tracking project goals, creating and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners, overseeing student workers, creating and advertising resources, and engaging the community in trainings, events, and awareness campaigns. The selected individual will also engage in professional development in order to ensure best practices are utilized as well as work with the grant organization to ensure grant goals are appropriately executed and reported. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health, communications or related field One (1) year of experience in mental health in higher education or related field. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Required License/Certifications/Training: None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of best practices regarding promoting mental health, preventing suicide, and preventing substance misuse. Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Attention to detail. Ability to engage others in shared goals and programming. Ability to execute awareness campaigns. Strong ability to adapt training curriculum and provide public trainings. Ability to manage a budget. Ability to work collaboratively in a professional office environment. Excellent computer and interpersonal skills. Physical Requirements: Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Additional Physical Requirement: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force to constantly move objects. Light work involves remaining stationary most of the time.