Project Manager

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

The Project Manager to the Executive Director for the Office of School Culture provides high-level coordination and operational support to advance district-wide culture and climate initiatives. This role ensures the smooth execution of key projects, supports internal and external communications, manages cross-departmental initiatives, and provides leadership in aligning administrative systems with the goals of the Office of School Culture. The Project Manager plays a vital role in fostering collaboration, maintaining efficiency, and helping drive outcomes related to student well-being and inclusive school environments.

• Master’s degree in Education, School Leadership, Human Services, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience supporting senior-level executives or leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience managing complex administrative tasks and district-level initiatives.
• Experience in developing presentations, professional documentation, and coordinating working groups or events.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to draft high-quality documents and correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and diplomacy in working with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Skilled in facilitating meetings, preparing reports, and tracking action items.
• Self-starter with sound judgment and the ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems.

• Plan, organize, and execute high-level administrative projects and cross-functional initiatives assigned by the Executive Director.
• Serve as a liaison between the Executive Director and stakeholder groups, facilitating communication and follow-up.
• Lead the development of presentations, reports, agendas, and research-based documents for internal and external audiences.
• Manage department programs and track progress toward strategic goals.
• Maintain calendars, prepare meeting materials, and support the coordination of logistics for school culture-related events and workshops.
• Support timely follow-up on key priorities, helping identify issues that need the Executive Director’s attention.
• Draft communications and prepare responses on behalf of the Executive Director.
• Monitor relevant legislative updates, research trends, and best practices in school culture and social-emotional learning.
• Maintain accurate records, summaries, and documentation from meetings and project-related communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with the priorities of the Office of School Culture.

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

Salary : $82,847 - $95,947