Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL

WORKING TITLE

Project Enlightenment Coordinator

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Project Enlightenment

LOCATION

501 S. Boylan Ave Raleigh, NC 27603

PAY GRADE

Certified Scale

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is NOT available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assists with operations and service delivery of Project Enlightenment’s comprehensive programs. Serves as a liaison between the Project Enlightenment director and staff regarding logistical and technical issues. Assists the director with management of grants, budgets, accounting, purchasing, contracts, and facilities as assigned by the Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Microsoft Word and Excel; Knowledge of Oracle;
• Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting, and contracting;
• Effective time management skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to calmly route concerns to appropriate staff;
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision;
• Ability to organize and coordinate a variety of responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and within guidelines including management of multiple calendars and deadlines;
• Ability to supervise non-certified staff;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or administrative discipline;
• Minimum of five years of experience in management.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• NC Department of Public Instruction licensure;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to State of NC requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) programs and systems, Oracle software, accounting, purchasing, and contracting experience;
• Strong writing/editing skills;
• Familiarity with nonprofit foundation work in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE:5/2023

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.