What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Project Coordinator position at Options For Youth Public Charter Schools?
Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring.
Who We Are:
Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for.
We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org.
Job is:
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
- Prepares, organizes and maintains corporate documents and records (i.e. notices, contracts, memos, articles).
- Reads, sorts, and routes incoming mail and email for the Designated department, bringing attention to time sensitive or priority mail and electronic communication as needed.
- Report issues in a timely manner, and take the lead on issue resolution with all parties.
- Produces and updates Weekly Report for various projects and department tracking.
- Consolidate Project Reporting and Tracking across Infrastructure and Development.
- Creates and composes correspondence in concert with the Designated department as needed, providing error-free final product with minimal number of drafts.
- Reviews, compares and prepares various legal documents (i.e. proposals, applications) for conformation and consistency.
- Acts as liaison or representative for Designated department in routine administrative and project coordination activities, phone calls, inquiries or other matters as designated.
- Coordinates travel arrangements, itineraries, meetings and events for the Designated department as needed.
- Reviews and suggests ways to simplify procedures and improve workflow.
- Provides organizational and clerical support as needed for Designated department
- Collects data and prepares reports, including conclusions and recommendations.
- Maintains and manages Designated department expense reports.
- Arrange conference presentations
- Prepare data and training presentation for varied audiences
- Interface with vendors and outside consultants for project statuses
- Manage project assignments and resource allocation
- Communicate regularly and clearly with all necessary departments for updates
- Collaborate with staff members on completing tasks
- Draft, prepare, distribute and follow-up with various correspondence
- Participate in other activities at the discretion of the Designated department.
- Assist with other projects, functions and duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Ability to identify Designated department needs and independently resolve potential problems.
- Ability to make decisions, exercising reasonable independent judgment and discretion with minimal guidance and/or supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately disseminate information.
- Ability to follow up on task commitments and give updates as needed.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining courtesy and professionalism.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail and a tolerance for working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Upbeat, positive, outgoing, personable and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups
- High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Ability to type 50 wpm.
- A commitment to the mission and core values of the Company.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education and Experience:
- A four-year college degree. Minimum of five years of related experience.
- Administrative experience at executive level or equivalent related experience. Experience in related field for designated department preferred.
Pay Range:
$28.00 - $37.14 depending on experience
- The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Salary : $28 - $37
