Program Coordinator, OSD

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support. OSD provides the tools and resources to ensure that all students with disabilities receive a high-quality public education that prepares students for success. OSD supports networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education, including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support. Job Summary: Reporting to the Business Operations Administrator, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing program project plans in OSD by managing lifecycles of each project from beginning to end that includes tracking, analyzing project performance metrics, strategies to support and meeting performance benchmarks according to timelines. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in program management and/or project management in education or nonprofit sector required
Ability to deliver high quality projects in a fast paced environment
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
Knowledge of IDEA, ADA, and other relevant policies and procedures
Expertise in managing multiple projects
Strong project management skills
Strong collaborative skills (including - working with multiple teams)
Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
Ability to identify risks and opportunities
Strong knowledge of project management tools and resources

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of full-cycle leading program and/or project management preferred

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional initiatives across diverse departments to standardize and streamline operational workflows, implementing robust process controls that ensure fidelity to project specifications and strict adherence to regulatory and internal compliance standards with Business Operations Administrator
Manage the lifecycle of each project from beginning to end that includes tracking, analyzing project performance metrics, strategies to support, and meeting performance benchmarks according to timeline
Develop project plans by defining project initiatives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocations in collaboration with OSD leadership teams
Lead risk management plans for each assigned project and identifying potential risks or issues that pertain to the project
Develop Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for each team in OSD
Collaborate with high profile stakeholders with all department projects and effectively communicate with other stakeholders of issues and addressing them promptly
Consult and advise departmental teams with streamlining processes and procedures
Other duties as assigned