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.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Support

• Coordinate and support day-to-day activities related to strategic initiatives and assessment projects.
• Assist with project planning, tracking timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure initiatives remain on schedule.
• Support documentation and organization of project materials, outcomes, and processes.

Assessment Support

• Assist with institutional assessment processes, including the collection, organization, and reporting of:
  • General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs)
  • Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
  • Course-Level Outcomes (CLOs)
• Support academic departments in documenting assessment results, action plans, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with compiling assessment data and evidence for internal reviews and accreditation-related activities.

Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, validate, and manage data related to strategic initiatives, assessment activities, and instructional projects.
• Assist in analyzing student engagement, retention, success, and other institutional effectiveness metrics.
• Assist in preparing reports, summaries, and visual dashboards for leadership, committees, and campus stakeholders.

Collaboration & Institutional Support

• Work closely with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Assessment to ensure alignment with institutional goals and priorities.
• Collaborate with Instructional Design and Technology to support project and assessment needs.

Compliance & Documentation

• Assist with maintaining accurate records, documentation, and supporting materials related to strategic initiatives and assessment efforts.
• Support compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation expectations related to assessment and effectiveness.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Assessment and the Vice President of Planning, Effectiveness, and Technology.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources

PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: [email protected].

Title IX: Vice President of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: [email protected].