Special Programs Coordinator

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. seeks a dedicated Special Programs Coordinator to support coordination, implementation, and monitoring of special projects, grants, and designated initiatives.

You will work with management, staff, partners, and participants to ensure alignment with program and funding requirements and achieve outcomes. The role involves developing practices, leading project activities, and providing operational support across locations, with strong reporting and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, education, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with databases, tracking systems, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective practices while coordinating projects, initiatives, grants, and program activities.
• Lead project activities, including planning, organizing, developing processes, and execution.
• Collaborate with staff and management to plan, promote, implement, and monitor project activities and benchmarks.
• Provide operational and administrative support to program offices and teams.
• Monitor progress toward goals using databases and tracking systems.
• Prepare and submit routine project reports and performance updates.
• Facilitate meetings, trainings, and events for designated projects.
• Ensure activities comply with program requirements and funding guidelines.
• Prepare executive reports and dashboards communicating status and metrics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Related field knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Special Programs Coordinator### Special Programs CoordinatorApply: TX Missouri City: TX Southwest: TX Sealy: TX Waller: TX Wharton: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-100804**Job Description:****Salary: $64,000/year** Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.The Special Programs Coordinator provides support in the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of special projects, grants, and designated program initiatives. This position works collaboratively with management, staff, partners, and participants to support successful project implementation, achieve established outcomes, and ensure alignment with program and funding requirements. The Special Programs Coordinator may provide additional support during other periods of increased activity to various program teams and may be assigned to work across various locations, programs, or initiatives based on organizational needs.**Essential Functions*** Develop and implement effective practices while coordinating projects, initiatives, grants, and program activities to support program quality and successful outcomes.* Lead project activities, including planning, organizing, developing processes, and project execution.* Collaborate with internal staff and management to plan, promote, implement, and monitor project activities and customized benchmarks in accordance with established goals and funding requirements.* Provide operational and administrative support to designated program offices, service locations, and project teams.* Monitor individual and team progress toward established goals, performance measures, and project targets using appropriate databases, tracking systems, and other technology platforms.* Prepare, maintain, and submit routine project reports, including monthly follow-up reports and performance updates.* Facilitate meetings, trainings, presentations, events, and other activities associated with designated projects or initiatives.* Promote effective communication and collaboration among project team members and other organizational stakeholders.* Participate in staff meetings, project meetings, trainings, and other organizational activities as required.* Ensure activities and services are conducted in accordance with organizational policies, program requirements, and applicable grant or funding guidelines.* Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, dashboards, and briefings that communicate project status, outcomes, and key performance metrics to leadership and organizational stakeholders.* Apply project management principles, tools, and methodologies to plan, track, and drive projects through completion, including managing timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resources.* Provide additional support and assume other responsibilities as assigned based on organizational and project needs.**Education and Experience Requirements*** Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, education, or a related field.* Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.* Experience working effectively in a team-oriented environment.* Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks, projects, or priorities while meeting established deadlines.* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.* Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.* Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations.* Proficiency with databases, tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and other technology platforms used to monitor and report project activities.* Experience in workforce development, human services, project coordination, grant-funded programs, or a related field preferred.* Reliable transportation and a clean driving record, when travel between locations is required.* Ability to work effectively in a variety of office, virtual, community, or program environments as required by assigned projects.Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is Certified Evergreen.EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.