Project Manager / Analyst

This position will be part of Development and Alumni Relations division.

The Project Manager/Analyst will include the Project Management and Analyst responsibilities. The PM/Analyst will focus on supporting the implementation of the Slate CRM Advancement enterprise application and transition efforts. The PM/Analyst will work closely with the Development Information Systems staff and department product owners to help define solutions for meeting business process needs. They will coordinate all phases of project life cycles, including requirements definition, business workflow, solution tradeoff evaluation, implementation, integration, testing, and documentation.  All aspects of the objective of the division and/or college must be considered when this person responds to provide correct and precise support in forms of data management and representation. 

A strong internal candidate has been identified.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: 

Serving as Project Analyst:

• Work with functional departments to identify business needs/define requirements and outline business workflows

• Partner with Development Information Systems to identify potential solutions to meet business needs

• Participate in or lead solution evaluation processes to help identify the best (internal or vendor) solution for the department and Carleton

• Participate on evaluation teams, and/or lead small to medium evaluation projects

• Gather information that will be helpful in prioritizing requests

Managing Projects:  

• Serve as the project manager for implementation of Slate CRM Advancement, usually with a designated technical lead partner

• Provide regular status updates and work towards an established project timeline

• Address challenges as they arise in order to make adjustments, when possible, and manage expectations, as needed

• Track project work to ensure delivery of assigned tasks that is within scope, within budget, and on-schedule

Supporting a Project Management Culture: 

• Support the Director in establishing practices that further the ability of the department to perform project work in a more planful and purposeful way

• Develop comprehensive strategies and approaches to communicating project status information to the campus community 

• Assist in creating project procedures and in supporting Development Information Systems and the campus in adopting those new practices 

• Work with Development Information Systems, ITS colleagues and project team members to identify the best project management practices for Carleton

Supervision Received and Exercised:
This position relies on professionalism in making decisions and suggestions that are in the best interest of the Development & Alumni Relations division and Carleton College.  Guidance in the objective of the mission at hand is provided from the supervisor and peers, which is followed through in choices and performance.

Education/Experience/Skills: 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and three or more years of work experience in project management, analysis or related field

• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative decision-making 

• Strength and technical skills sufficient to guide cross-functional teams toward prioritizing among multiple ways to solve functional needs using technology tools

• Skills and aptitude to coordinate and track progress for a portfolio of projects 

• Excellent judgment in complex situations and ability to apply system-oriented thinking

• Ability to collaborate effectively in an environment committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Curiosity and ability to consistently acquire new knowledge and skills

Preferred:

• Polished interpersonal skills and flexibility while working with faculty and staff

• Skill at translating technical jargon to campus stakeholders

• Experience with enterprise software environments and/or complex technical evaluations    

• Ability to guide content experts towards resolution while not being that content expert

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent 

• Experience in higher education, specifically in the liberal arts setting

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels. 

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Staff Salary and Benefits: The selected finalist’s salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal pay structure, and our overall compensation package. Carleton offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plans with a 10% employer contribution with immediate vesting, a health savings account with a college contribution, a generous paid time off package, as well as access to many other campus amenities. 

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.