Detroit Public Schools Community District

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Job Description Job Title Position Title: Project Manager - Training, Hiring, Data, Finance & Communications - Exceptional Student Education Location: Central Office Salary: $64,373 - $99,486 Reports to: Deputy Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education Bargaining Unit: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes Telecommuting Eligibility: Site based. Not eligible for telecommuting Position Summary The Project Manager - Training, Hiring, Data, Finance & Communications serves under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to provide leadership in the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of district-wide strategic initiatives. This position oversees projects related to professional learning, recruitment and hiring, data and performance management, finance and purchasing coordination, internal and external communications, compliance initiatives, and operational readiness. The Project Manager develops project plans, monitors timelines and budgets, prepares executive reports and dashboards, coordinates the opening of new classrooms and programs, supports responses to parent and constituent concerns, and collaborates with district departments to ensure successful implementation of the Division's strategic priorities. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Communications, Finance, or a related field required. • Master's degree preferred. • Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience managing projects, operations, or strategic initiatives. • Experience in K-12 education or public sector organizations preferred. • Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification preferred. • Knowledge of IDEA, MARSE, Section 504, and special education operations preferred. Essential Functions • Lead and manage strategic projects supporting the Exceptional Student Education Division. • Coordinate district-wide professional learning, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives. • Support recruitment, hiring events, onboarding, and staffing initiatives in partnership with Human Resources. • Develop and maintain executive dashboards, data reports, presentations, and performance metrics. • Coordinate finance-related activities including purchasing, budget tracking, and resource allocation for special projects. • Develop and implement internal and external communication plans, newsletters, presentations, and stakeholder updates. • Coordinate planning and operational readiness for opening new classrooms, specialized programs, and school sites. • Monitor classroom readiness, including staffing, furniture, equipment, technology, instructional materials, and operational needs. • Support the Deputy Executive Director in responding to parent concerns, constituent inquiries, and school-based issues requiring central office assistance. • Coordinate cross-functional teams, facilitate meetings, track action items, and ensure timely completion of deliverables. • Support compliance initiatives, corrective action plans, audits, and continuous improvement efforts. • Prepare executive correspondence, Board materials, reports, and recommendations. • Identify project risks and recommend solutions to ensure successful implementation. • Perform other duties as assigned. Security Clearance Internal Applicants If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check. External Applicants In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire. Method Of Application Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered. Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897. DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.