Lead planning and implementation of cross-departmental projects, manage timelines and milestones, communicate status to stakeholders and executives, establish workflows, improve project speed and accuracy, prepare status reports, facilitate kickoffs, and ensure issues are escalated and resolved to keep projects on schedule.
Job Description
We are seeking an organized Project Manager who enjoys research, writing, data analysis, and making an impact in education. If you are a strong communicator capable of managing multiple projects while shaping educational opportunities in communities, this role is a great fit for you.
What you'll do:
- Lead and manage 2-4 projects, keeping timelines and deliverables on track.
- Plan, organize, and prioritize work activities to meet schedules and deadlines.
- Research, analyze, and interpret data to support strategic decisions.
- Write, edit, and contribute to proposals, reports, presentations, and project updates.
- Build relationships with community organizations and represent the organization at meetings (requires travel 1-2 times per month).
- Conduct community research and identify potential key stakeholders and educational partners.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
What we're looking for:
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate research and data.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and stay highly organized.
- Confident public speaker comfortable representing the organization in professional and community settings.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in education, project management, research, data analysis, or a related field.
- Experience using AI tools to support research and analysis.
- Knowledge of charter schools, public education, or independent study models is a plus.
If you are passionate about research, strategic planning, and advancing educational opportunities, we look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: $70,304 - $77,652.00 Annually Based on Experience
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