Project Manager, Engagement & Operations

Minimum Requirements

·  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

·  Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management, consulting, policy, operations, or research, which has included working in education or a related field.

                                                                                OR

·  Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Charter Schools Office Specialty

·  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

·  Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management, educational research or evaluation, educational or developmental psychology, education, public policy, sociology which has included at least two years of experience working in or with schools with data analysis and interpretation or a related field.

                                                                            OR 

·  Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·   Demonstrated knowledge of:

o  process improvement and the methods utilized to implement systemic change.

o  principles, practices, and procedures underlying strategic planning.

o  principles, practices, and procedures underlying coordination of large-scale projects and initiatives.

·   Demonstrated ability to:

o  lead and implement strategic initiatives under aggressive deadlines.

o  function as an entrepreneurial self-starter, a team leader, a facilitator, and as a member of a team.

o  work on multiple projects simultaneously, as evidenced by an ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities.

o   identify and break down complex problems and develop strategies to address the identified issues based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence.

o   build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.

o   coordinate cross-functional teams.

o   understand, interpret, and analyze a variety of data sources.

o   design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and reporting on performance data.

o   adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided.

o   communicate in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.

o   use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Minimum Requirements

·  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

·  Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management, consulting, policy, operations, or research, which has included working in education or a related field.

                                                                                OR

·  Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Charter Schools Office Specialty

·  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

·  Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management, educational research or evaluation, educational or developmental psychology, education, public policy, sociology which has included at least two years of experience working in or with schools with data analysis and interpretation or a related field.

                                                                            OR 

·  Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·   Demonstrated knowledge of:

o  process improvement and the methods utilized to implement systemic change.

o  principles, practices, and procedures underlying strategic planning.

o  principles, practices, and procedures underlying coordination of large-scale projects and initiatives. 

·   Demonstrated ability to:

o  lead and implement strategic initiatives under aggressive deadlines.

o  function as an entrepreneurial self-starter, a team leader, a facilitator, and as a member of a team.

o  work on multiple projects simultaneously, as evidenced by an ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities.

o   identify and break down complex problems and develop strategies to address the identified issues based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence.

o   build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.

o   coordinate cross-functional teams.

o   understand, interpret, and analyze a variety of data sources.

o   design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and reporting on performance data.

o   adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided.

o   communicate in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.

o   use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Charter Schools Office Specialty

·   Demonstrated knowledge of:

o   factors that contribute to successful schools and learning environments.

o   different instructional methodologies and factors that drive successful student outcomes.

o   recent empirical research in educational reform.

o   school procedures and operations.

o   challenges that arise in a large urban school district.

o   Microsoft Office products, including demonstrated prior professional use of Microsoft Excel.

o   statistical software packages (STATA, R, SPSS, and SAS).

·   Demonstrated ability to:

o   assess school quality and performance through various types of evaluations, including academic data, school and classroom observations, and document and policy review.

o  exercise sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedure

o  analyze complex problems and create viable solutions.

o  analyze and interpret data related to academic and organizational metrics.

o  make cogent decisions and recommendations.

o  prepare and present written and oral reports.

o  efficiently manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities with concurrent timelines.

o  work with families, students, coworkers, school leaders and staff, and the public from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

o  operate effectively within a fast-paced and team-oriented.

o  communicate and display data sets through multiple avenues and formats.

·   Ability to:

○    communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

○    establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.