Project Manager Assistant

Job Title: Project Manager Assistant

About TSI:

Taylor Studios’ mission is to create products and experiences that inspire people. The company maintains high standards of excellence, focuses on long-term growth, develops recurring and new products and services, exceeds customer expectations, and communicates openly and honestly. Taylor Studios’ focuses on continuous improvement, shares a sense of purpose, pursues aggressive goals, is reliable, and anticipates customer needs.

As a team member, you are expected to consistently deliver high-quality work within established deadlines and budgets, taking ownership of your tasks and proactively addressing any challenges. Strong communication and collaboration are essential, requiring you to actively participate in team discussions, share information freely, and support your colleagues. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development is also encouraged, along with adherence to all company policies and processes to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Professionalism and ethical behavior are paramount, both in your interactions with colleagues and clients and in maintaining a positive representation of the company.

Role Purpose:

The Project Manager Assistant helps ensure a project successfully meets schedule, budget, and stakeholder satisfaction by providing reliable administrative, organizational, and project support to Project Managers and project teams.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

Project Team Support

• Assist Project Managers with purchasing and procurement activities, document preparation and maintenance, project scheduling and coordination, data entry and management, project tracking, meeting preparation, and general project administration to maintain forward momentum on a project.
• Track action items and follow up with team members to ensure commitments and deadlines are met.
• Identify potential delays, missing information, or other issues and communicate them to the appropriate Project Manager in a timely manner.

Conversation Facilitator

• Assist Project Managers with keeping internal and external stakeholders informed in a timely and organized manner of project progress, upcoming milestones, decisions, and required actions to support informed decision making.
• Seek clarification when information is incomplete, unclear, or conflicting.
• Support the Project Manager in maintaining accountability among team members, vendors, and subcontractors through clear and professional communication.

Growth and Development

• Learn to assess project priorities and recognize which issues require immediate attention or escalation.
• Seek guidance when appropriate while developing the ability to independently manage assigned responsibilities.
• Become familiar with industry processes and materials to make informed decisions.
• The position provides an opportunity to build the knowledge, judgment, organizational skills, and communication skills necessary to take on increasing levels of project responsibility.

This is a full time, salaried position with benefits including a 401(k), health insurance, and opportunities for cross training. This is not a remote position but does have a flexible schedule that only requires onsite work three days per week. Pay is commensurate with experience and auxiliary skills.

Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rantoul, IL 61866