Talent Strategy Coordinator

KIPP • Houston, TX

7h • $57,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Strategy Project Coordinator provides project and team support across the Talent Strategy team, including Workforce Strategy and Rewards, Performance Management, and Talent Health Systems & Insights. Reporting to the Managing Director of Talent Strategy, the Coordinator provides flexible capacity for special projects, Talent cycles, and priorities that need additional coordination or do not have assigned ownership.

The role works across multiple priorities and stakeholders and requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and follow-through. The Coordinator adapts as team needs shift, recognizing when work can proceed independently and when additional direction or decision-making is needed.

The position supports special projects and annual Talent planning and implementation cycles; Talent Strategy team operations and recurring processes; defined data needs and trackers; and Talent Strategy communications. The Coordinator also contributes to the Talent Division’s culture, collaboration, inclusion, stakeholder relationships, and professional learning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in project management, talent operations, program management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work deliverables.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and stay organized as project needs and timelines shift.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation for travel between campuses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Some college.
• Experience working in K–12 education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute assigned special projects across Talent Strategy functions, including projects addressing emerging priorities or lacking an established owner.
• Provide short-term project support during high-volume periods, annual Talent planning and implementation cycles, and other priority work.
• Maintain project timelines, trackers, and deliverables; monitor for delays or barriers; and escalate issues requiring direction or decision-making.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Managing Director and Talent Strategy team according to team needs and priorities.
• Organize and maintain Talent Strategy operating resources, including shared drives, calendars, templates, and other tools.
• Carry out assigned administrative and coordination activities for recurring Talent Strategy processes and annual cycles.
• Work with the Senior Manager of Talent Strategy & HR Projects to coordinate logistics for trainings, team events, and other activities.
• Provide defined data support across Workforce Strategy & Rewards, Performance Management, Talent Health Systems & Insights, and other Talent Strategy priorities.
• Support defined data needs and maintain assigned trackers for projects and recurring processes during key Talent Strategy cycles.
• Maintain the Talent Strategy communications calendar and coordinate assigned communications through review, approval, and distribution.
• Draft and edit assigned communications and stakeholder-facing resources based on established content and direction.
• Coordinate with project owners to gather information and approvals needed to deliver communications on time.
• Maintain resources supporting consistent, timely Talent Strategy organization-wide communications.
• Respond to routine Talent Strategy inquiries using established guidance and resources, escalating inquiries requiring additional expertise or decisions.
• Champion KIPP Texas’ mission and core values and model them in work, decisions, and relationships.
• Model the Talent Division’s culture to foster high performance, inclusion, and belonging, and support team culture initiatives.
• Build a network of engaged stakeholders and use diverse perspectives to implement and strengthen talent practices.
• Participate actively in manager, team, division, and organizational meetings to foster collaboration.
• Co-create a personalized learning plan and participate in development experiences to improve cultural competence leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities and tasks may change according to network needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee-paid legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED