Education & Community Project Manager

ADP, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Strategies, Inc. in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Project Manager with social and human services experience to lead education-focused initiatives. You will oversee strategy development, project execution, budgeting, and stakeholder communications to improve outcomes for children and families.

The role requires strong data analysis, partnership management, and ability to work across multiple sites. Occasional evenings and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3 years of nonprofit or human services experience with increasing responsibility in project management, partnership oversight, contract management, and team supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, effective with diverse stakeholders, writing sample may be requested.
• Comfortable facilitating group processes.
• Ability to set vision, lead, and empower team members, residents, and service partners.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and resident-driven, data-driven program design.
• Strong sense of confidentiality for participants and employees.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Advanced MS Excel, and other common software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate special projects and programs.
• Research and monitor programs to improve educational outcomes for families and children.
• Engage with team members to address education issues using data.
• Conduct research and data analysis.
• Draft, review, and revise education-related communications.
• Stay updated on education trends and developments.
• Support sustainability planning, fundraising, and resource development, including partnerships and grant writing.
• Develop and cultivate partnerships with school districts.
• Facilitate meetings and community engagement.
• Participate in USI and project related meetings.
• Occasionally work nights/weekends and travel.
• Track and report program outcomes, evaluating programs to meet goals.
• Monitor data entry productivity in the LEARN Performance system.
• Manage project contracts and budgets.
• Develop and present reports to stakeholders and partners.
• Providing resources and knowledge for clients to access capital, including loans for financial goals like housing and consumer products, to build credit, reduce debt, and support wealth growth through entrepreneurship.
• Offering consultation services in financial management and goal-setting.
• Hosting in-person and virtual seminars for clients seeking financial literacy management resources and capital access.
• Supporting and promoting the development of the USI CDFI client base.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Advanced MS Excel

Job description

Urban Strategies, Inc. in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Project Manager with social and human services experience to lead education-focused initiatives. You will oversee strategy development, project execution, budgeting, and stakeholder communications to improve outcomes for children and families.

The role requires strong data analysis, partnership management, and ability to work across multiple sites. Occasional evenings and travel are expected.