Research Project Manager

TITLE: Research Project Manager
EFFECTIVE DATE: ASAP
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Dayton, Ohio
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
POSITION TYPE: Full-time

PRESCHOOL PROMISE VISION: All Montgomery County, Ohio children are ready for kindergarten.

PRESCHOOL PROMISE MISSION: Preschool Promise partners with families, providers and community leaders so that all children have high-quality early childhood experiences from Prenatal through Age 5.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE OF POSITION This position’s primary responsibility is to manage a large early childhood research project funded by the United States Department of Education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

1. Develop and manage a detailed project plan to accomplish the goals.
2. Ensure timely and clear communication with all key stakeholders.
3. Effectively manage relationships with Preschool partners and teachers.
4. Ensure the project complies with the federal contract and the established research protocols.
5. Contribute to the Preschool Promise staff team and build a positive work environment.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

1. Superior project management skills
2. Strong professionalism and interpersonal skills
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Strong customer-service orientation
5. High level of competency with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets) and Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
6. Ability to express ideas effectively using verbal, nonverbal and writing skills
7. Ability to make critical judgements and perform complex tasks independently
8. Ability to organize and manage time effectively
9. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
10. Ability to intervene and avert problem situations and resolve conflicts
11. Ability to work with teams

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. At least 5 years of project management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Experience working in an education or non-profit organization
2. An understanding of research projects
3. An understanding of early childhood education

WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to the following conditions may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

1. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases
2. Interaction with disruptive, unruly, and/or menacing individuals
3. Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle
4. Duties may require extended time using a computer terminal and keyboard
5. Duties may require considerable telephone contact and paperwork
6. Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines
7. Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION

1. Ability to work in the office and travel to meetings and work assignments
2. Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance record and be punctual
3. Ability to meet all mandated health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test, etc.)

TYPICAL WORK HOURS

1. Standard work hours, with flexibility based on project and meetings; rarely may require an evening or weekend
2. May work up to one day a week from home, as job responsibilities permit

TRAVEL REQUIRED

1. Travel to annual conferences will be required

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Preschool Promise shall not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, military status, place of birth, age, marital status, or disability in any of its activities or operations. These activities or operations include actions against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor or vendor; or applicant for preschool services, family, or child in its preschool programs or activities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all families, children, and staff who are part of Preschool Promise.

FUNDING OF THIS POSITION
This position is on the payroll of the Montgomery County Educational Service Center (ESC). Preschool Promise, Inc. has a contract with the Montgomery County ESC to manage the human resource functions, including payroll and benefits for its personnel. This position will be funded by the EIR grant from the U.S. Department of Education. To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to employment@preschoolpromise.org.

Applicant Procedure: Please submit your application, letter of interest and resume, online at: www.mcesc.org and click on the Frontline application link.

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