Capital Projects Research & Liaison Specialist

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a Capital Programs support role in its Central Office (Capital Programs, 9620). This full-time, 12-month position supports research, data gathering, and reporting for office operations and project management, liaising with district and external agencies.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering/architecture field and at least one year of administrative experience including Excel usage. Exempt, non-management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed above.
• One year of full-time administrative or administrative support work with data analysis and extensive Excel use.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and facilitates a variety of special projects and/or programs; compiles data and statistics; prepares financial, statistical and/or narrative reports; reports results and makes recommendations to superior.
• Conducts research in response to inquiries; gathers and analyzes information and/or data; communicates findings.
• Acts as a liaison between the assigned office and local and state governmental entities.
• Works with other offices and outside agencies on joint ventures; may assist by recruiting District staff, securing space and addressing financial issues.
• Attends meetings with outside agencies; gathers information and determines feasibility; makes recommendations to superiors.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing and special projects; recommends modifications.
• Responds to inquiries regarding School District policies and initiatives.
• Capitals Programs specific: assists in processing invoices; applies District standards; documents site conditions; supports project scope development and design reviews.
• Assists in short- and long-range planning for the Office of Capital Programs.

Skills

Data analysis

Interagency communication

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, or Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a Capital Programs support role in its Central Office (Capital Programs, 9620). This full-time, 12-month position supports research, data gathering, and reporting for office operations and project management, liaising with district and external agencies.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering/architecture field and at least one year of administrative experience including Excel usage. Exempt, non-management.