Project Administrator

October 31

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Description

• Dragonfly is a Convergent Research Focused Research Organization (FRO). Our mission is to capture the faint cosmic web of gas that connects galaxies across the universe, using a groundbreaking distributed-aperture telescope with over 1000 high-end telephoto lenses. • We are looking for a highly motivated Project Administrator to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you will lead the charge in updating and monitoring the project tasks, budget, and schedule to create and communicate progress reports to the team. Reporting into the Project Director, you will closely collaborate with the other members of the Dragonfly team, working directly with a technical team of 4-5 members. With strong performance reflected in yearly reviews, this position offers a commitment for the entire five-year life of the project.

Requirements

• Exceptional communication, independence and problem resolution skills. • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Experience creating reports and synthesizing information for projects. • Experience tracking budgets and providing summaries and reports for accounting • Proficiency in task management software (such as Jira, ClickUp, Notion, MS Project, etc.) including creating custom tasks, dashboards, and Gantt charts • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications (or similar office suite softwares, e.g., Google Docs/Sheets) • Desired: PMP Certified • Desired: experience working in a start-up or start-up-like environment

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and location. The FRO is goal-oriented and most of the team works remotely, with occasional in-person team meetings. For local employees, office space is provided in the NRC Herzberg Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Centre in Victoria, BC, Canada • Competitive salary: $90,000 - $100,000 USD a year (salary commensurate with experience and adjusted for locations outside of San Francisco) • Excellent benefits, including (for US-based employees): • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with many $0 premium options for employees and their families • Up to 16 weeks parental leave • Up to 20 days PTO, 19 company holidays, and 2 weeks sick leave every 12 months • 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match • Employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance • Generous childcare reimbursement • Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities. • #LI-KP1 #LI-REMOTE