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Project Assistant/Coordinator in Orange, CA

Project Assistant/Coordinator Job Description

Project assistants and coordinators play a key role in supporting project managers and teams by ensuring that projects run smoothly from initiation to completion. They help organize tasks, track progress, manage documentation and facilitate communication among stakeholders. This role is essential for maintaining timelines, budgets and overall project efficiency.

Typical project assistant/coordinator duties:

Assist with planning, scheduling and coordinating project activities and meetingsTrack project timelines, deliverables and milestones to ensure deadlines are metMaintain and update project documentation, reports and status summariesCommunicate with internal teams and external partners to gather information and provide updatesMonitor project budgets and expenses, and assist with invoice processingPrepare presentations, meeting agendas and follow-up notesIdentify and resolve administrative issues that may impact project progressSupport multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail

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Salary for Project Assistant/Coordinator in Orange, CA
45725 - 60770
Low
45725
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
54870
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
60770
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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