SA Project Management
The Student Affairs Project Management Office (SA PMO) provides support and guidance to Student Affairs departments. They work with departments to organize, facilitate and complete projects. Project managers work with Student Affairs leadership to review and prioritize division and department projects.
Project management process
Student Affairs departments seeking project management assistance can .
Projects can be submitted by the project sponsor or the owner(s), who are the director(s) or unit leader(s) ultimately responsible for the project.
Once a project has been submitted, the project managers will review and schedule an initial scoping meeting. Project managers then work with the project owner(s) to gather key information, draft initial documentation and launch the project.
As you think about potential projects, consider the following:
- Project name
- Project narrative—the “why” of the project and what will be done
- Cabinet sponsor who will approve the project
- Ideal start and end date
- Funding—is funding needed or has funding already been secured?
Questions? Contact Tess Smith.
Project Management Training
Have questions about project management, have a project that you would like to discuss, or looking for ways to more effectively manage projects and initiatives in your unit? Schedule a consult or training session with the SA Project Management team to get more information on topics such as:
- How project management can assist your unit
- Tools to help you organize
- Developing realistic goals
- Creating timelines and communication processes
- Overcoming risks and hurdles
- Developing a project plan
Reach out to Tess Smith to schedule a training session!