California Department Of Education Redding , CA 96001
Posted 2 weeks ago
POSITION: Project Coordinator
Purpose
The job of Project Coordinator
This job reports to the Assigned Administrator/Supervisor.
Essential Functions
? Coordinates with program staff and/or a variety of committees, etc. for the purpose of serving as a liaison and resource, identifying training needs, and/or coordinating professional development services.
? Leads and participates in a variety of activities involved in the implementation of substance use prevention education, intervention, and prevention activities.
? Designs, develops, and organizes services (e.g. strategies, schedules, systems, goals, and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of implementing student services and professional development activities related to identified program needs/requirements.
? Engages in and provides technical assistance, support, and training to site coordinators, other school personnel, parents, and community members regarding intervention and cessation activities.
? Leads coordination, facilitation, and implementation of youth development activities and assists the assigned administrator in assuring program activities comply with established project goals, objectives, strategies, and services.
? Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform essential job functions and improve program practice as a whole.
? Plans, implements, and manages multiple projects and events simultaneously (e.g. services to students, youth engagement, staff professional development, stakeholder engagement, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating a variety of program components and activities while ensuring program objectives are met.
? Serves as a liaison between the County Office personnel, school districts, students, and outside agencies regarding youth development strategies; responds to inquiries in a timely manner and provides information concerning related activities, policies, procedures, and objectives.
? Compiles and analyzes data related to program activities; prepares and maintains a variety of narrative and statistical records, reports, and files related to assigned activities.
? Processes documents and materials for program events and activities for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
? Communicates well with County Office personnel, school districts, students, and various outside agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities.
? Researches a variety of information to develop a program that will meet student needs.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; performing standard bookkeeping; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; applying curriculum and instructional techniques; classifying data and/or information; and conducting meetings.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: General youth development and engagement principles, bookkeeping principles; concepts of grammar and punctuation; office application software including relational databases; conflict resolution; business telephone etiquette; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; and practicing cultural competency while working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include networking and facilitating internal and external groups; communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; leading, delegating, and organizing tasks; and managing multiple projects; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 25% walking, and 35% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience Job-related experience is required.
Education Bachelor's degree in a job-related area.
Equivalency Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in education, public health, psychology, social work, or a related field and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
The stated education and experience requirements are the preferred minimum qualifications for this job. However, relevant experience to substitute for the education requirement and relevant education, certificates and/or licenses to substitute for the experience requirement may be allowed.
Required Testing
Certificates
Performance Testing
Valid California Driver's License
Continuing Educ./Training
Clearances
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Department of Justice & FBI LiveScan Clearance
Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Clearance
Pre-Placement Health Assessment
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range
Non-Exempt 37
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
California Department Of Education