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Robert Half
Project Manager
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What they do
A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
$104,706 / year median in Illinois
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Manager to support student scheduling operations for a school in Skokie, Illinois. This is a Contract position focused on coordinating schedule creation in Infinite Campus, maintaining accuracy, and partnering with school stakeholders to keep timelines on track. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end scheduling process for high school students, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
- Build, update, and maintain student schedules within Infinite Campus with a high level of precision.
- Coordinate with administrators, counselors, and other school staff to gather scheduling needs and resolve conflicts.
- Track project milestones, identify potential issues, and communicate status updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Apply structured project management practices to organize tasks, priorities, and workflow across functional teams.
- Support cross-functional planning efforts related to course scheduling, student placement, and calendar alignment. Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in project coordination, scheduling, or a related operational role.
- Hands-on experience using Infinite Campus for scheduling or student information management.
- Working knowledge of project management principles and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
- Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across departments to achieve shared goals.
- Familiarity with formal project management methods; PMP certification is a plus.
- Exposure to Agile or Scrum practices is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.