Project Coordinator - Hybrid

Skyrocket Education • Pasadena, CA

114d • $22 - $27

About The Position

Skyrocket Education Services is the place to be! With an emphasis serving schools with diverse and low-socioeconomic student populations and non-traditional learning environments, Skyrocket™ leadership has over a century’s worth of combined experience leading schools and operational support teams. Skyrocket’s™ niche expertise is in the intersection between academic and administrative performance. The Project Coordinator will work alongside the Director of Governance & Strategy to support existing and new client governance initiatives and strategize to help create a smooth transition for new sites and programs for the Charter Schools & Colleges. The PC must be extremely organized and have a passion for research and development. They will also be mission driven and enjoy data analysis and sharing best practices to improve any processes that have been created or revised. This role has a home office with 20-30 days in person in Pasadena, CA for professional development and company and department events.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Starting Pay Range $22.00 - $27.00 - Hourly Depending on experience.
• Home office with 20-30 days in person in Pasadena, CA for professional development and company and department events.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees