Uncommon Schools
education
SpecialProjectsCoordinator
“Special Projects Coordinator at Uncommon Schools. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, logistics, assessments, facilities, student food service, staff & student technology, event planning. execute key logistics. provide operational support”
What You'll Achieve.
enable students and teachers alike to flourish; support operations and student achievement at the school
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders., Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures., Large project oversight from planning to execution, with direct accountability for results from multiple stakeholders (teachers, building partners, operations associates, etc. )., digital literacy skills, including database management and Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel., Prior project management and/or office-based customer service experience., time management ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines., 1 to 3 years of teaching or school administrative office experience, Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice to Have
Spanish-speaking skills strongly preferred to support effective communication with our students, families, and community members.
What You'll Do.
execute key logistics
provide operational support
own the execution of workstreams including family and student events
internal quarterly assessments and state assessments
student and staff technology
school visual décor and aesthetics
transportation systems
extra-curricular activities
and other projects and new initiatives.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders; direct accountability for results from multiple stakeholders (teachers, building partners, operations associates, etc. )
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; interpersonal skills; Spanish-speaking skills strongly preferred
Process & Methodology
Large project oversight from planning to execution, Prior project management experience
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