Entry Level Project Coordinator

Pace Analytical Services is hiring an Entry Level Project Coordinator in Peoria, IL. The role involves providing administrative support to the Project Management Team, acting as a liaison between project management and clients, and managing project-related documentation. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and customer service experience. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for administrative support for the Project Management Team by being a liaison between project management and sample receiving/log-in to successfully intake and manage the clients' work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Oversees, reviews, completes, and processes various project management forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Acts as a liaison regarding client project needs and provides guidance and suggested actions to the rest of the Pace team to ensure a successful project set up.
• Directs client calls and requests to the appropriate project manager for follow-up.
• Schedules and enters bottle orders into the container order system based on the client's sample needs.
• Reviews login dashboard and updates information and confirmations as necessary.
• Assists with developing or participating in project management or cross-functional project or program objectives, which include proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements; receives direction and presents information to management.
• Interprets and applies department policies and procedures, and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance with these areas as needed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:
• Principles, practices, and techniques of customer service.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Understanding of dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, occasionally where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills:
• Performing and providing professional-level customer service in a variety of markets.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Preparing functionals reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established organizational and department guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office setting.

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