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Employer Name: Yale University

1. Manages special projects ranging from academic to financial from inception to completion, which requires quantitative analysis, independent research, and the proposal of resolutions or conclusions. Creates and envisions programmatic initiatives and communication strategies. 2. Designs and develops communications strategies for special projects. Develops and exercises a keen understanding of the multiple audiences and contributing University offices involved in a given project to ensure that individual communications are rolled out within a structure planned in advance and with appropriate communication among key stakeholders. 3. Envisions, creates and authors a wide variety of sensitive and high-level written materials. Serves as coordinator and executor for a range of internal and external committees. May participate in decisions regarding committee work. Advises panelists on precedents and prior actions. 4. Serves as Secretary for committee(s), manages informal and formal resolution processes and voluminous correspondence. 5. May supervise the work of project coordinator and administrative staff. 6. Serves as liaison to other departments on all communications. 7. Contributes to design, organization, and maintenance of department website. 8. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skill/ability 1: Knowledge of British art and the YCBA's collection required. Required Skill/ability 2: Excellent oral and written communication skills; Exceptional research and editing skills; detailed-oriented working methods; knowledge and experience of scholarly editorial protocols. Required Skill/ability 3: Ability to organize, conceptualize, and complete a variety of projects simultaneously. Required Skill/ability 4: Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.). Required Skill/ability 5: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 tools is essential; familiarity with Monday.com preferred but not required. Preferred Education: PhD preferred. At least 2 years of related experience required. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Project Specialist University Job Title: Project Specialist, Yale Center for British Art Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: PhD preferred. At least 2 years of related experience required. Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.