Special Programs Coordinator

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.)•Waller, TX

1d•$64,000

About The Position

The Special Program Coordinator supports the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of special projects, grants, and designated program initiatives. The role works collaboratively with management, staff, partners, and participants to support successful implementation, achieve established outcomes, and ensure alignment with program and funding requirements. The coordinator may provide additional support during periods of increased activity and may work across locations, programs, or initiatives based on organizational needs. The position coordinates project activities, monitors progress and performance, prepares reports and briefings, facilitates meetings and events, and provides operational and administrative support to program offices, service locations, and project teams. It ensures activities comply with organizational policies, program requirements, and applicable grant or funding guidelines, while applying project-management practices to move projects through completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, education, or a related field.
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience working effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks, projects, or priorities while meeting established deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations.
Proficiency with databases, tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and other technology platforms used to monitor and report project activities.
Reliable transportation and a clean driving record when travel between locations is required.
Ability to work effectively in a variety of office, virtual, community, or program environments as required by assigned projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience in workforce development, human services, project coordination, grant-funded programs, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective practices for coordinating projects, initiatives, grants, and program activities to support program quality and successful outcomes.
Lead project activities, including planning, organizing, process development, and execution.
Collaborate with internal staff and management to plan, promote, implement, and monitor project activities and customized benchmarks in line with established goals and funding requirements.
Provide operational and administrative support to designated program offices, service locations, and project teams.
Monitor individual and team progress toward goals, performance measures, and project targets using databases, tracking systems, and other technology platforms.
Prepare, maintain, and submit routine project reports, including monthly follow-up reports and performance updates.
Facilitate meetings, trainings, presentations, events, and other activities associated with designated projects or initiatives.
Promote effective communication and collaboration among project team members and organizational stakeholders.
Participate in staff meetings, project meetings, trainings, and other organizational activities as required.
Ensure activities and services comply with organizational policies, program requirements, and applicable grant or funding guidelines.
Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, dashboards, and briefings communicating project status, outcomes, and key performance metrics to leadership and organizational stakeholders.
Apply project management principles, tools, and methodologies to plan, track, and drive projects through completion, including managing timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resources.
Provide additional support and assume other responsibilities as assigned based on organizational and project needs.