Job Description

As a Consulting Project Manager specializing in higher education, you will play a crucial role in overseeing projects for colleges and universities. Your expertise in consulting, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement will drive successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

* Project Planning and Execution:

o Develop detailed project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timelines.

o Coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure quality results within specified timeframes.

* Client Engagement:

o Work closely with clients (including foundations) to understand their needs, goals, and objectives.

o Communicate project progress, address concerns, and provide regular updates.

* Equity and Inclusion:

o Apply an equity lens to project management, considering marginalized populations and inclusive facilitation.

o Understand the language of spaces and orientation to create an inclusive environment.

* Risk Management:

o Identify and address potential risks that could impact project success.

o Develop contingency plans as needed.

* Team Leadership:

o Manage project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and resource allocation.

o Facilitate team meetings and provide guidance.

* Strategic Planning:

o Lead strategic planning efforts, including readiness assessment, planning, and implementation.

o Work closely with boards and stakeholders.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Skills and Requirements

Must-Haves:

* 5+ years of experience in Higher Education: Must have worked in higher education settings, preferably with consulting experience where colleges or their foundations are the clients..

* Proven track record of community building and active engagement initiatives.

* Experience working with and supporting marginalized groups.

* Ability to approach tasks and decisions through an equity lens, ensuring fairness and inclusion.

* Skilled in engaging with various stakeholders effectively.

* Strong facilitation skills for leading discussions and workshops.

* Experience in strategic planning and implementation.

* Familiarity with how to work effectively with Boards of Directors or similar governing bodies. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.