Description
The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.
Summary: The Project Coordinator is pivotal to the successful implementations of Skyward Qmlativ across our Cooperative membership. This role encompasses daily project management, effective communications, coordination, meeting facilitation and overall leadership of software migration projects. The Project Coordinator is expected to demonstrate strong communication skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and adept relationship-building skills. Flexibility and initiative are crucial for organizing and operationalizing this newly developed role. This position may also extend support to other strategic non-migration projects.
260 work days per year, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Partial telecommuting options may be available after a successful 6 month probationary period
Benefits include: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (20-25) Vacation days, (12) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, (13) observed Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership -Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) or Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development opportunities.
Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, or Information Technology Management. Certification in Project Management preferred. Two years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably in software implementation. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required
