POSITION SUMMARY:
Serves
as a key member of the PGCPS educator effectiveness work team. Responsible for coordinating, team building,
managing multiple tasks, planning, allocating resources and communicating with
customers and sponsors. Assists with the
development, implementation and coordination of cross-functional project
teams. Builds strong working
relationships and collaboration across various departments within PGCPS. Facilitates seamless communication and
workflow products across all project teams and departments ensuring timely
deliverables in line with the grant milestones and goals. Keeps project teams informed of project
status and changes; assist with project team reporting to Working Group to
inform key decisions. Assist with the
development and implementation of the Communications plan.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Leads
the planning and implementation of projects;
Creates
and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing
needs and requirements; defines and identifies required resources;
Manages
day-to-day operational aspects of a project scope;
Reviews
and ensures project deliverables and enforces project standards;
Ensures
project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately;
Facilitates
cross functional project team meetings effectively;
Keeps
project team well informed of changes within the organization;
Effectively
communicates relevant project information to Employee Performance and
Evaluation Officer;
Resolves
and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion;
Provides
weekly project status reports to Employee Performance and Evaluation Officer;
Plans
and schedules project timelines;
Track
project deliverables using appropriate tools;
Provides
direction and support to project team;
In
collaboration with Research Analyst provides project evaluations and assessment
of results to project teams, Working Group, executive leadership and Employee
Performance and Evaluation Officer;
Conducts
focus groups;
Coordinates
and implements project communications;
Prepares
reports as needed; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Thorough
knowledge of public school administration;
Considerable
knowledge of data analyses, research design and evaluation procedures;
Strong
computer skills;
Strong
leadership skills;
Excellent
oral and written communication skills;
Excellent
human relation skills; and
Ability
to interact effectively with school officials, legal representatives, community
groups, employees, and others.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master's
degree from an accredited college or university in the social sciences, an emphasis
on school administration and supervision is preferred, or any combination of
applicable knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in
the position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees
and instructs employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Highly demanding and fast-paced environment; frequently required to work long hours and weekends. Annual leave may be limited during specified timeframes. Local and non-local travel may be required.