Project Manager – New Skills for Youth Initiative (326)
Office of Instruction, Hodge Building, Oklahoma City
Applications will be accepted for this unclassified vacancy until 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
This is a temporary position .
SALARY: $40,000 – 6 month temporary position ($6,666.66 per month)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under direction, provide leadership and management of the New Skills for Youth Initiative Grant, Phase I.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree [official transcript required];
• Experience in project management and/or program evaluation.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Ability to engage collaboration across a variety of cross-sector team members; promote team building through positive leadership skills; exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions;
• Ability to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely;
• Ability to establish effective working relations with other employees and the public; to exercise tact, courtesy and initiative;
• Knowledge of technology and ability to use it to maximize efficiency and services;
• Willing and able to perform necessary job-related travel;
• Conscientious commitment to provision of courteous, consistent and efficient service through the performance of the prescribed job duties;
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility;
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
E XAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
• Serve as liaison between cross-sector team members representing the business community, higher education, career technology education, PK-12 education, governor’s office, and others;
• Manage needs assessment tasks with the project evaluation team;
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in college and career pathway initiatives across the state and country;
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with New Skills for Youth Initiative requirements including documentation of strategic planning in an electronic portfolio;
• Manage project budget and resource allocation;
• Facilitate implementation of communication plan.
•Organize presentations and materials for Call to Action Summit.
POSTING REVISED: May 23, 2016
Conclusion
Veteran’s Preference Points Apply only for initial appointment in the Classified Service.
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