Project Coordinator

194660 Axess Family Services•Ravenna, OH

3d•$52,000

About The Position

The Project Coordinator will assist the Housing and Community Divisional Directors in the planning, organizing and implementing of a variety of projects related to the successful implementation of agency programming and services. Examples of projects include grant writing, procedure and policy writing, researching best practices, and fundraising. SUPERVISOR : Divisional Director DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop plans for success and completion of assigned projects, including maintaining a project timeframe, objectives and communications. Create and manage documentation and reports for all assigned projects. Research best practices to assist with development and review of program procedures. Responsible for planning aspects of staff training activities under the direction of supervisor. Support Directors in managing projects, as assigned by supervisor. Attend meetings on behalf of/or with the Divisional Director when requested, maintaining accurate minutes, records or reports related to meetings as appropriate. Assist in building financial and in-kind support for housing and community programs through preparation of or assisting with grants and fundraising activities. Attends agency staff meetings, and staff development activities. Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends Other duties as assigned. The Duties and Responsibilities above represent the most significant duties of this position, but do not exclude other assignments that would be within the qualification and responsibility levels of this position.

Requirements

Required High School Diploma or GED
5 years demonstrated successful project management experience
Background of management, grant writing, and policy writing.
Excellent communication skills, strong relationship builder and communicator with diverse teams.
Demonstrates integrity, adaptability, attention to details and self-motivation.
Ability to work independently with strong decision-making abilities.
Valid Ohio Driver's License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.
Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation)
Unrestricted State of Ohio driver’s license
This position requires compliance with AFS’ written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation. Failure to comply with AFS’ Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements or AFS’ Written Standards or, for managers and supervisors, fails to detect non-compliant conduct where reasonable efforts would have resulted in detection, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with AFS’ Compliance Program Policy and Procedure: Addressing Instances of Non-Compliance through Appropriate Disciplinary Actions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger handle or feel; to talk; or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally be required to lift 25 to 50 pounds; however, this is not essential; duties may be shifted to accommodate lifting restrictions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). The employee will occasionally be working near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and exposed to a risk of electrical shock while running the copier, printer, other standard equipment and answering the telephone. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Stress level can be high at times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Develop plans for success and completion of assigned projects, including maintaining a project timeframe, objectives and communications.
Create and manage documentation and reports for all assigned projects.
Research best practices to assist with development and review of program procedures.
Responsible for planning aspects of staff training activities under the direction of supervisor.
Support Directors in managing projects, as assigned by supervisor.
Attend meetings on behalf of/or with the Divisional Director when requested, maintaining accurate minutes, records or reports related to meetings as appropriate.
Assist in building financial and in-kind support for housing and community programs through preparation of or assisting with grants and fundraising activities.
Attends agency staff meetings, and staff development activities.
Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends
Other duties as assigned.