LEA Project Manager — School Mental Health Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University, based in the School of Education, leads the Partnership for People with Disabilities and Project AWARE Virginia. The LEA Project Manager will coordinate implementation in Pulaski County Public Schools, working with division leadership, families, and community partners to strengthen a sustainable MTSS-driven system.

The role requires a master’s degree and 2+ years in K-12 settings, with strong coordination and communication skills, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 2+ years of experience in K-12 education.
• Experience coordinating school-based programs, projects, or initiatives.
• Strong project coordination, communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of K-12 school systems and ability to work with school personnel, families, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of Project AWARE within Pulaski County Public Schools.
• Collaborate with division and school leadership to align activities with priorities and grant requirements.
• Serve as the primary local point of contact between the school division and the VCU Project AWARE team.
• Coordinate Project AWARE professional learning and implementation activities.
• Facilitate collaboration among schools, families, youth, and community partners.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, school administration, public health, or related field

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University, based in the School of Education, leads the Partnership for People with Disabilities and Project AWARE Virginia. The LEA Project Manager will coordinate implementation in Pulaski County Public Schools, working with division leadership, families, and community partners to strengthen a sustainable MTSS-driven system.

The role requires a master’s degree and 2+ years in K-12 settings, with strong coordination and communication skills, and a proactive approach to