PROJECT MANAGER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Manager - CSD

Chicago Department of Family & Support Services

Starting Salary: $86,520.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. CDT on 09/06/2024

Position will be responsible for supporting collaboration across CPS and DFSS in implementing the city-wide vision for early childhood and roll-out of universal full-day preschool for four-year-olds. This position will ensure that operational structures across DFSS and CPS are aligned in a manner that supports participation of community-based early childhood programs in the mayor's key initiatives. This position will work with the Mayor's Office, aligning closely with Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) subject matter experts, and partner with the vendors, as necessary, to achieve the mayor's overall vision for early childhood programming.

Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Staff the workgroups with appropriate subject matter experts to ensure that policy decisions are being made in a timely fashion on order to inform the technology requirements of the application.

• Coordinate working groups across city departments (i.e., DFSS, DolT and Mayor's Office) and CPS, as necessary, to ensure that we are fully integrating the new parent application into appropriate existing structures within each system.

• Support the implementation of a community engagement process that ensures the City of Chicago has feedback and buy-in of appropriate community members and delegate agencies, as necessary .

• Lead strategic planning on family outreach and support structures that ensure the city has appropriate mechanisms to recruit and support families through the enrollment process for universal full-day preschool.

• Assess and evaluate potential risks involved with new application process and problem-solve solutions that support timely and successful implementation of initiatives.

• Coordinate with the existing outreach partners (i.e . Action for Children hotline, COFI parent outreach, Innovation Zones) to ensure that they have the resources they need to support implementation of new initiatives.

• Manage multiple vendors and project deliverables to ensure the scope, timeline and budget is met for new initiatives.

• Evaluate the existing business processes between DFSS and CPS and recommend strategies to streamline areas of duplication or inefficiency, where possible.

• Assist with system training to DFSS and CPS staff and delegate agencies.

• Apprise the Commissioner, Mayor's office and other key stakeholders on status of key projects, as necessary.

• Makes recommendations that show how existing data can be integrated and made available to facilitate project evaluation.

• Reviews, analyses and evaluates the effectiveness of projects using data and data sources to ensure Chicago Early Learning goals are met, and in compliance with established program standards.

• Other duties, as needed.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to positions within the class.

Location: Department of Family and Support Services

1615 West Chicago Avenue

Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ; Monday-Friday

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in business or public administration or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus five years of work experience using enrollment systems and policies regarding early education programming.

Disclaimer- "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experienc e . You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. ( If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this positio n . There are three ways to provide the informatio n : 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resum e ; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicabl e . You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processin g .

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The candidate that possesses the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview process, will be selected.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of general computer applications.

• Knowledge of best practices and systems in the field of early childhood as it relates to program enrollment.

• Working knowledge of local community needs and resources.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, often simultaneously.

• Significant problem -solving skills.

• Ability to work in a team or committee setting.

• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in group and or joint interactions.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines .

• Strong organization and time management skills .

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Intermediate to advanced computer skill s , internet and email.

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and documents submitted . Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the city as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccomodations@cityofchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting: August 23, 2024, 12:00:00 AM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : September 6, 2024, 11:59:00 PM |

Salary: $86,520/Annually

Pay Basis: Yearly