TJHSST Project Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in education, business administration, or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in project management.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, methods, current trends, materials, and software.
• Knowledge of statistical, research, data analysis, and business process procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of grants and funding concepts and sources.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the activities of a school system.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee project work/activities with multiple deliverables
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment.
• Ability to manage large projects.
• Attention to detail and skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with all levels of department staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Master's degree.
• Professional Educational License.
• Project Management Professional Certification.

1. Provides integrated project management support, including developing project scope; defining requirements and roles; assessing risk; securing appropriate resources; and implementing, tracking, and monitoring grants and divisionwide integrated projects.
2. Maintains and ensures project plans and timelines, including deliverables, due dates, milestones, and goals are on target and accomplished.
3. Creates and maintains project documentation, including pertinent design documents, process flows, reports, and project descriptions.
4. Collects and analyzes data and prepares information, strategic communication, and project management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
5. Maintains records and provides reporting for grant-funded projects and services for audit purposes.
6. Coordinates cross-departmental efforts, including developing and delivering regular communications to senior staff and school administrators.
7. Participates in developing agendas for workgroups and internal project team for project-specific meetings; prepares materials; and records team progress.
8. Consults with grants management and/or budget staff to ensure project expenditures align with project budget requirements.
9. Adheres to policies and funding guidelines in areas of responsibility.
10. Stays abreast with and ensures staff is informed of the latest research trends and developments on assigned projects.
11. May serve on committees to support the strategic direction of the Division.
12. Performs related duties as required or assigned.