Project Coordinator

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Project Coordinator to plan and administer a targeted city project or program within a department. You will supervise staff, coordinate with other departments, monitor the budget, and prepare status reports and applications.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to keep municipal officials and external partners informed. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or related field and at least two

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in program administration.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer and supervise a specific city project or program.
• Monitor operating budget and assist in annual budget preparation.
• Prepare financial and narrative reports and program applications.
• Communicate project status to municipal officials and external entities.
• May supervise project staff.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget monitoring

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or related field

Job description

Project Coordinator

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and adminstering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.