Director of Special Projects

School District of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops, manages, coordinates and implements special projects, programs, grants and activities in the assigned office. Directs and oversees the activities of subordinate staff engaged in various activities. Coordinates and ensures the successful integration of programs, grants and activities which directly affect schools, students and parents. Monitors and evaluates programmatic activities to ensure that identified objectives are being met in accordance with governmental mandates and system-wide goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, business, public administration or a related field.
Five years of full-time, paid, professional administrative experience in education, business or public administration, at least three of which have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Seven years of full-time, paid, professional administrative experience in education, business or public administration or project management and implementation which has included providing operational support to staff, at least three of which have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate to teach.
Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania administrative or supervisory certificate.
The candidate must ensure that all of their relevant work experience is reflected on their resume prior to the submission of their application for District employment.
Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.
Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of budgetary practices and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to interpret all relevant District, federal and state rules and regulations concerning program administration.
Demonstrated ability to assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to make recommendations for modifications as needed.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and oversee the work of staff and attain effective results.
Demonstrated ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Demonstrated ability to use a personal computer.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

As appropriate, directs a staff engaged in the development, implementation, and facilitation of special projects, programs, grants and activities in the assigned office; reviews and monitors the attainment of departmental goals by subordinate staff.
Formulates and implements policies and procedures for the delivery of program services; ensures adherence to federal, state and local guidelines; develops standards to evaluate the effectiveness of programs; facilitates meetings with offices across the District to ensure alignment and effective program delivery.
Represents the office at community meetings and other stakeholder events, as needed.
Serves as the liaison, on behalf of the Chief Academic Officer, between the Office of Teaching and Learning and other District offices; establishes and maintains external partnerships.
Manages projects and processes to improve overall team and project management across the office.
Collaborates with all District offices to ensure effective and timely executions of key projects in the Office of Teaching and Learning.
Compiles, analyzes, and disseminates a variety of data related to office project plans and school support implementation indicators.
Develops and manages projects and processes; monitors all project phases and/or systems as needed.
Manages planning processes to improve the coherence and effectiveness of teams across the Office of Teaching and Learning.
Supports the Chief Academic Officer in planning information sharing, collaboration, and/or development meetings between the Office of Teaching and Learning and other offices.
Performs other duties as assigned.