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Job Description
1615 Northland Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN
Job Id:
972
# of Openings:
1
Pay Range: $24.64 - $36.96 per hour
Project Management Coordinator
Reports To: AVP Strategic Support
Location: Onsite, Corporate Fort Wayne
Position Type: Exempt
Highly Specialized Individual Contributor
Position Type: Exempt
Highly Specialized Individual Contributor
Pay - $51,250/yr - $76,875/yr
Note - The salary for this position is based on a combination of education, relevant experience, and industry standards. The top of the posted pay range reflects compensation for candidates with a similar title, performing comparable duties within a similar industry, and possessing 12 or more years of experience. Actual compensation will be determined based on individual qualifications.
Variable Incentive Pay / Merit: This position is eligible for variable incentive pay based on individual and credit union performance. In addition, the position is also eligible for merit-based pay adjustments after the completion of one year of service, based on personal performance.
Note - The salary for this position is based on a combination of education, relevant experience, and industry standards. The top of the posted pay range reflects compensation for candidates with a similar title, performing comparable duties within a similar industry, and possessing 12 or more years of experience. Actual compensation will be determined based on individual qualifications.
Variable Incentive Pay / Merit: This position is eligible for variable incentive pay based on individual and credit union performance. In addition, the position is also eligible for merit-based pay adjustments after the completion of one year of service, based on personal performance.
Position Summary
The Project Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of projects by organizing activities, tracking progress, and maintaining accurate project documentation. This role works closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule, risks and issues are monitored, and information is communicated effectively.
Operating as an entry‑level professional individual contributor, the Project Coordinator applies established project management tools, processes, and communication practices to support small to medium project workstreams. The role emphasizes organization, accountability, and collaboration to enable successful project delivery.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination
- Supports development and maintenance of project and workstream plans in alignment with the organization’s project management framework.
- Coordinates tasks, schedules, meetings, and milestones to support timely delivery.
- Tracks progress of assigned project activities and follows up on action items.
- Assists with scope definition activities, including research and documentation of deliverables.
Project Reporting & Review
- Drafts elements of project status reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Collects, analyzes, and summarizes project data to track progress against plans.
- Maintains project logs related to status, risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
- Supports project reviews and governance meetings with accurate reporting.
Requirements & Documentation Management
- Assists with the identification, documentation, and validation of project requirements.
- Maintains requirements traceability and supporting documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Organizes and prepares complex documents using standard office and project tools.
- Ensures project records are complete, accurate, and accessible.
Risk, Issue & Change Support
- Supports identification and monitoring of project risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Helps document mitigation actions and follow up on resolution activities.
- Assists with change requests, change logs, and approval documentation.
- Escalates concerns appropriately to project leadership.
Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
- Supports stakeholder engagement activities to maintain effective working relationships.
- Coordinates communication between project team members and stakeholders.
- Assists with the coordination of vendors or suppliers within established contract plans.
- Addresses routine inquiries and escalates complex concerns as needed.
Project Closeout & Continuous Improvement
- Contributes to project closeout activities, including documentation, handover materials, and lessons learned.
- Assists with the preparation of user guides or training materials as needed.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvements within project coordination activities.
- Participates in training and development to build project management capability.
Education and Experience
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Short‑cycle tertiary education required or equivalent experience.
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Typically 7–12 months of experience supporting projects, administrative coordination, or similar roles.
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Exposure to project management environments preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Effort
Normal
Core Values
Commitment- Be all in.
Consistency- Be all in EVERY DAY.
Innovation- Think (UYH) and ASK WHY.
Integrity- Do the RIGHT thing, not the easy or quick thing.
Quality - Do an OUTSTANDING job, don’t run out of GAS.
Trust- Hold trust and be trustworthy.
Value- Make members lives better, easier, safer; help them fulfill dreams; help them do what they don’t know how to or think isn’t possible even if it’s not here (see integrity above); make them wiser; help them build wealth (beyond saving $$)
Consistency- Be all in EVERY DAY.
Innovation- Think (UYH) and ASK WHY.
Integrity- Do the RIGHT thing, not the easy or quick thing.
Quality - Do an OUTSTANDING job, don’t run out of GAS.
Trust- Hold trust and be trustworthy.
Value- Make members lives better, easier, safer; help them fulfill dreams; help them do what they don’t know how to or think isn’t possible even if it’s not here (see integrity above); make them wiser; help them build wealth (beyond saving $$)
Pay Range: $24.64 - $36.96 per hour
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