Special Projects Coordinator II | Research & Partnerships

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks a capable administrator to perform diversified office functions, organize projects, and prepare reports. The role includes liaison duties with local and state entities and collaboration on joint ventures to advance district initiatives.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant design or engineering field and two years of admin experience; EIT/AIT status is a plus and may lead to professional licensure progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, or Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Two years of full‑time, paid administrative or administrative support work including research, data analysis and report preparation, using a PC and software.
• EIT/AIT status or progress toward licensure (PE/RA/RLA) or PMP/CCM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and facilitates special projects and programs; compiles data and statistics; prepares reports; makes recommendations to supervisor.
• Conducts research; gathers and analyzes information; communicates findings.
• Acts as liaison between office and local/state government entities.
• Collaborates with other offices and outside agencies on joint ventures; recruits staff, secures space, addresses finances.
• Attends meetings with outside representatives; assesses feasibility and makes recommendations.
• Evaluates ongoing and special projects; suggests modifications.
• Responds to inquiries about District policies and initiatives.
• Prepares reports for local and state agencies; may assist with grant proposals.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Time management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering fields

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Architect-in-Training (AIT) status or licensure progress

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia seeks a capable administrator to perform diversified office functions, organize projects, and prepare reports. The role includes liaison duties with local and state entities and collaboration on joint ventures to advance district initiatives.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant design or engineering field and two years of admin experience; EIT/AIT status is a plus and may lead to professional licensure progress.