Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects Manager
SEEQS is hiring a Special Projects Manager to provide focused support for special projects and strategic initiatives of highest priority, as determined in collaboration with School Leader. This will include preparing and executing on project plans, including regular reporting on progress/timing and, where applicable, performance against forecasted financial objectives and project budget.
Applications will be accepted until Thursday, August 23.
Qualifications
Every SEEQS community member will be an adult who:
The Special Projects Manager will be an individual with:
- Loves working with and being a mentor for young people
- Collaborates effectively with others
- Is a self-reflective, lifelong learner
- Is flexible and open to feedback, adjustments, and improvements
- Has an excellent sense of humor
- Uses technology proficiently
- Is committed to implementing sustainable practices and philosophy
The Special Projects Manager will be an individual with:
- Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of SEEQS
- Commitment to learning from and contributing to our SEEQS community
- Strong writing, research, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
- Strong project management skills and a sense of ownership over projects that drive efficiency and excellence
- Ability to work seamlessly between high-level strategy and detail-oriented work
- Strong systems-thinking skills to create scalable processes
- Passion for driving innovation, disrupting the status quo, trying new approaches, and tackling problems from many angles to find creative solutions
- Ability to work well under pressure and keep track of multiple projects/deadlines
- Flexibility and openness to feedback
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Prior experience working in schools and/or non-profit organizations
- Familiarity with Google-based documents and email, and social media platforms
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee and execute projects supporting school initiatives and goals
- Produce intra-school communications
- Assist in the development and implementation of external marketing efforts
- Facilitate the on-campus experience for visitors
- Assist in the production of reporting for various external audiences
- Identify opportunities to expand data collection and measurement of student outcomes
- Manage the collection, storage, and dissemination of scholarly articles, resources, and information related to education industry knowledge and trends
- Attend conferences, events, educational opportunities
How to Apply
First, read our website thoroughly so you understand our mission, philosophy, and values.
Then prepare and submit the following:
Then prepare and submit the following:
- Resume stating your qualifications and relevant experience (max 2 pgs)
- Statement of interest that answers the question “Why are you an excellent candidate for our school?” Limit your response to no more than one page, single-spaced, 12 pt. font, with one inch margins.
Hiring Process
- SEEQS will review submitted materials and schedule first-round interviews with select candidates.
- Candidates invited for a second interview with the SEEQS team may be asked to perform "in the moment" writing and other tasks. Candidates must provide three to five references from supervisors, colleagues, and/or employees: letters and/or contact information.
Final candidates will be expected to complete an employment application and provide college or university transcripts. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of employment verification, background check, and fingerprinting.
The successful candidate will be hired initially on a part-time basis, approximately 20 hours per week, with potential to move to a full-time position. Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and may be subject to the HGEA salary scale.