Disability Services Program Coordinator

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Office for Students with Disabilities to manage project lifecycles from start to finish, tracking performance metrics and ensuring timely delivery. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Business Operations Administrator.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree, have 3+ years in program/project management within education or nonprofit sectors, and possess strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in program/project management in education or nonprofit sector.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle leading program/project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives across departments to standardize and streamline workflows.
• Develop project plans with timelines, deliverables, and resources in collaboration with OSD leadership.
• Lead risk management and identify potential project risks or issues.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for teams in OSD.
• Collaborate with stakeholders; communicate issues and resolutions promptly.
• Provide consulting to departmental teams to streamline processes.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Office for Students with Disabilities to manage project lifecycles from start to finish, tracking performance metrics and ensuring timely delivery. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Business Operations Administrator.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree, have 3+ years in program/project management within education or nonprofit sectors, and possess strong collaboration and communication skills.