Minimum Requirements:

•   Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

•   Six years of full-time, paid, professional, experience in project management, program implementation, operations, or research, which has included working in education or a related field. 

OR 

•   Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

•   Four years of full-time, paid, professional, experience in project management, program implementation, operations, or research, which had included working in education or a related field.

NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities All Specialties

•   Demonstrated knowledge of:

o   the procedures and methods utilized to implement systemic change in a timely, accurate, and effective manner.

o   Asana Project Management, FileMaker Pro Advanced, Excel or Microsoft Project, Vision and/or other productivity and scheduling tools.

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

o   the methods and technique utilized in effective program planning, design and administration.

o   principles, practices, and procedures involved in monitoring and reporting processes.

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

o   accurate record keeping.

•   Demonstrated ability to:

o   manage large or complex projects and/or budgets.

o   plan, organize, and direct project activities and allocate staff resources to tasks efficiently.

o   analyze and resolve complex problems.

o   represent a superior at meetings and conferences.

o   present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

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   formulate solutions to complex problems and develop strategies to address the identified issues based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence.

o   assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to make cogent recommendations as needed.

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   use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  

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. 

Nondiscrimination:

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.