Project Management Specialist, Office of School Partnerships

The Office of School Partnerships was created out of the Charting the Future Initiative which works to systemically document how faculty, staff, and students are improving P-12 education. Our office works across the IU system to build meaningful, regional, mutually beneficial partnerships that advance P-12 student success and educator pipeline programs by leveraging resources and the collective expertise of everyone involved. Through collaboration with IU Schools of Education, Hoosier educators and policymakers, we strengthen P-12 education in Indiana by leveraging research, innovations, and university resources to support student learning and success, college and career readiness, and foster social and emotional well-being.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Manages group sponsorship for a registered apprenticeship for occupations such as the K-12 Teacher.
• Supports IU campuses in the implementation of registered apprenticeships and their collaboration with school districts and employers.
• Facilitates development and implementation of youth pre-apprenticeship programs that engage an IU campus.
• Manages grant projects and assist with grant implementation and budget monitoring.
• Supports development and implementation of programs and high school pathways that utilize various state funding streams.
• Collaborates with OSP staff and colleagues across IU to develop and implement programs that engage P-12 schools and students.
• Identifies future initiatives and support collaborative and search for funding sources and other assets.

General Responsibilities

• Manages large projects of the most complex nature, from start to finish, ensuring on time completion within budget.
• Analyzes, tracks, forecasts, and reports on project metrics and shortfalls.
• Communicates ongoing changes in tasks, goals, or performance; supervises and trains project staff as needed.
• Develops and maintains project schedules, goals, and communication.
• Matrix manages teams to develop, evaluate, and revise project processes.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure that project objectives are achieved within established time frames.
• Participates in client meetings, contract finalization, and development of requirements and specifications.
• Provides guidance and support to less experienced peers.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in relevant field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred

• 7 years of relevant experience
• P-12 setting that includes work-based learning and/or CTE/NLPS pathways

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Demonstrates project management skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Ability to lead/manage others

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

This position is eligible for remote work, subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Some in person meetings required.

Advertised Salary

$76,000-$80,000 depending on education, skills, and relevant experience.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: General Administration

Job Family: Project Management

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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