Marshall University
Project Coordinator--Operations & Handshake
🇺🇸 Huntington, WV
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $39K - $50K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ October 23rd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Marshall University is hiring a Project Coordinator--Operations & Handshake. The role involves overseeing operational functions and managing the Handshake platform to support student career readiness, employer engagement, and data-driven decisions. The coordinator plans, develops, and coordinates the Office of Career Education's daily operations and strategic planning, addressing complex problems that impact departmental management.
Highlights
- Manage operational functions and the Handshake platform.
- Support student career readiness and employer engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate and improve office processes and procedures for the Office of Career Education.
- Analyze and interpret complex situations with significant implications for department management.
- Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, and AI tools.
- Experience needed with career education platforms such as Handshake.
- Minimum one year of project coordination experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, humanities, or data/research related field required; Master’s preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and experience in higher education or career education preferred.
- Salary range from $38,722 to $50,339, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.
Project Coordinator--Operations & Handshake Full Description
Project Coordinator--Operations & Handshake
Position Details
Get to Know Us!
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:
- Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
- Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
- Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
- Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
- Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.
Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!
Come join our Herd!
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.
- Work week is 37.5 hrs.
- A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
- Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
- Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
- Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
- Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
- Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
- Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
- Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
We are . . . Marshall!
Position Information
Position Title | Project Coordinator--Operations & Handshake
Banner Position Number | 002178
E-Class | CX - Class Exempt FT - .53 or >
Department | Office of Career Education - MU3102
Job Description | The Project Coordinator—Operations & Handshake is responsible for overseeing operational functions and managing the Handshake platform to support student career readiness, employer engagement, and data-driven decision-making. This role ensures the effective execution of career-related programs, events, and support, with a strong emphasis on technology integration and project coordination.
This position reports directly to the Office of Career Education (OCE) Director. The Project Coordinator plans, develops, and coordinates the office’s daily operations. This position provides program support by coordinating and improving processes and procedures related to the strategic planning for the Office of Career Education. This position frequently deals with varied and complex problems, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of the department.
Salary Range | $38,722 - $50,339. Salary is commensurate with education, experience and internal equity
Salary Type | Salary
Time Type | Full-Time
Work Location | MU - Marshall University
Banner Position Number | 002178
E-Class | CX - Class Exempt FT - .53 or >
Department | Office of Career Education - MU3102
Job Description | The Project Coordinator—Operations & Handshake is responsible for overseeing operational functions and managing the Handshake platform to support student career readiness, employer engagement, and data-driven decision-making. This role ensures the effective execution of career-related programs, events, and support, with a strong emphasis on technology integration and project coordination.
This position reports directly to the Office of Career Education (OCE) Director. The Project Coordinator plans, develops, and coordinates the office’s daily operations. This position provides program support by coordinating and improving processes and procedures related to the strategic planning for the Office of Career Education. This position frequently deals with varied and complex problems, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of the department.
Salary Range | $38,722 - $50,339. Salary is commensurate with education, experience and internal equity
Salary Type | Salary
Time Type | Full-Time
Work Location | MU - Marshall University
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education | Bachelor’s degree in business, humanities, or data/research related field.
Experience | Minimum of one year of experience in project coordination roles. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, and AI. Experience with career education platforms (e.g., Handshake) or similar CSM tools.
Experience | Minimum of one year of experience in project coordination roles. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, and AI. Experience with career education platforms (e.g., Handshake) or similar CSM tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Education | Master’s degree in business, humanities, or data/research related field.
Experience | Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience in higher education or career education. Experience with Handshake Academy training modules and reporting tools.
Experience | Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience in higher education or career education. Experience with Handshake Academy training modules and reporting tools.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | MU1196E
Open Date |
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions Summary |
Open Date |
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions Summary |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in business, humanities, or data/research related field?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
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