Program Coordinator

Minimum Requirements

•  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in program management, implementation, data collections and research, which has included experience with academic enrichment in a large urban district or overseeing components of financial and administrative operations in a large organization.

 OR

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

Transportation Office Specialty

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.
• the process improvement and the methods utilized to implement systemic change.
• community resources to support program initiatives.
• the principals, practices, and procedures underlying coordination of large-scale projects and initiatives.

 Demonstrated ability to:

• create and maintain databases, design spreadsheets and create reports and documents.
• assess the effectiveness of activities and/or vendors and to make recommendations for modifications as needed.
• function as an entrepreneurial self-starter and as a member of a team.
• work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing assignments.
• formulate solutions to complex problems and develop strategies to address the identified issues based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence.
• coordinate professional development activities.
• build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.
• understand, interpret and analyze a variety of data sources.
• design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and reporting on performance data.
• assist with the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided.
• use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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.