Project Coordinator - Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics

Clemson University - Clemson, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Clemson, SC

Educational Services

About the position

The Project Coordinator at the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson University is responsible for managing the daily operations and coordination of projects within the Advanced Print Technologies Lab. This role involves overseeing both graduate and undergraduate student workers, ensuring that all activities related to print research and testing are executed efficiently. The Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in logistical planning, which includes managing consumables, test files, and equipment time necessary for various projects. This position is vital for maintaining the lab's operational effectiveness and supporting the educational mission of the institute. In addition to project management, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling student workers, ensuring that they are well-prepared to contribute to the lab's objectives. The role also includes developing curriculum and presenting material at industry seminars and workshops, focusing on topics related to package printing. This aspect of the job is essential for fostering industry connections and enhancing the educational experience of students. Mentorship is another key component of this position, as the Project Coordinator will assist faculty and students with their classes, projects, and research initiatives. Furthermore, the coordinator will help maintain the lab's industry presence through publications, trade shows, and conference attendance, which are critical for promoting the lab's work and establishing partnerships within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates all industry and student activities related to print research and testing for the Advanced Print Technologies Lab.
• Provides logistical planning for all activities including consumables, test files, and equipment time.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling of graduate and undergraduate student workers in the Advanced Print Technologies Lab.
• Develop curriculum and present material at industry seminars and workshops on topics of package printing.
• Mentors and provides assistance for faculty and student classes, projects, and research.
• Assists with maintaining industry presence through publications, trade shows, and conference attendance/presentations.

Requirements

• Experience in project management, particularly in an academic or research setting.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and student workers effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting material and mentoring students and faculty.
• Knowledge of package printing and related technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in curriculum development and teaching.
• Familiarity with industry standards and practices in print technologies.