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Project Coordinator

Provide support to coordinate projects and programs within various industries. Utilize skills such as education, compliance, project and contract coordination, and budgeting to support projects.

Annual openings

149

BLS median wage

$74,150

Typical education

Associate's degree, though some employers value a Bachelor's Degree

10-year growth

+10%

Career requirements

What does this career require?

The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.

Typical education

Associate's degree, though some employers value a Bachelor's Degree

Credential requirement

Some employers value Six Sigma, Lean, or change management (such as Prosci) training or certification. Others value entry-level Project Management Institute certifications such as the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required. However, full or part-time work experience developing the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is valued.

Employer competency information

Feedback from employers identifies the following critical competencies and how they apply for this job

  • Planning & Organizing; Lead the planning and organization for the successful completion of a portion of a project.
  • Communication, Teamwork, & Psychology — Influence multiple team members to follow the project plan, complete a wide variety of tasks on time and within budget, often under stressful circumstances.
  • Working with tools and technology — Know and be able to utilize the tools (such as Snowflake), technologies, and methodologies specific to Project Management.
This job is valued in many different industries and is a key stepping stone to a job as a Project Manager.
In Public Health, provide support for programs, such as those that address Immunization, Infectious Disease, Linkage to Care, Regulation Compliance and Social Health, and Public Health actions, such as policy changes and grant management.
In Manufacturing and Aerospace, provide support to projects or programs in support of a Project Manager. Non-profit organizations leverage these roles as well, often through managing projects and outcomes related to grants.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
  2. Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
  3. Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related Web sites.
  4. Develop and maintain health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community agencies.
  5. Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.
  6. Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.