Penn Foster
Project Manager, Equity and Culture
Penn Foster, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Position Type:
Administration and Professionals
Date Posted:
2023-08-11
Location:
Administration or As Assigned
INTRODUCTION: CONTEXT AND MISSION
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) serves approximately 37,000 students in 100+ schools. Over the past several years, the Greater Cleveland community has united behind the collective goal of ensuring every child in Cleveland attends a high-quality school and every neighborhood has a multitude of great schools from which families can choose. The Cleveland Plan defines CMSD’s approach to the reinvention of public education and holds our community accountable for the success of Cleveland’s schoolchildren. The Cleveland Plan is supported by Ohio House Bill 525, which provides much-needed flexibility and autonomy for the district and its schools.
The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing his or her school as a high-quality, high-expectations academic center with a focus on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Location: Administration/As AssignedFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Band: 13Compensation: $49,980 - $69,972
The Project Manager, Equity & Culture will support the execution of strategic projects and special initiatives towards success in key functional areas across the Talent Division and within the Employee Experience and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion team, including, but not limited to, serving as the key implementer for CMSD, Equity, and Me (a racial equity learning series), facilitating the implementation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and leading Talent Division projects towards completion.
This position is ideal for a person of character who is system-oriented, comfortable navigating ambiguity, results-driven, detail-focused, finds joy in a fast-paced environment, puts customers first, and collaborates with diverse team members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as the key implementer and manager of CMSD, Equity, and Me racial equity learning series
Facilitates CMSD, Equity, and Me Professional Development sessions and other DEI trainings
Maintains communications and active partner relationships with key community partners
Collects, analyzes, and prepares findings from program or system data, including recommendations, action steps, or procedure additions/changes
Coordinates program designs, procedure updates, and communication tools on behalf of the Talent Division
Facilitates program meetings, including trainings, session de-briefs, design team sessions, after-action reviews, partner convenings, etc.
Manages and communicates project schedules, program status, and deliverables across the Talent Division
Serves as the key communicator to schools/departments about their status in the program and all program information
Communicates with labor organizations and program co-chairs
Creates support structures and serves as key contact for Community Action Guides, implementing division or school action plans from CMSD, Equity, and Me programming
Serves as a key member of the E&I Survey Team
Supports all programs and projects of the division, with a special emphasis on supporting the Employee Experience team in the implementation of Employee Resources Groups and the implementation of a new first-year experience program
Supports the implementation of the New Managers Learning Series
Collaborates with District managers to identify supports and connections between CMSD administration and worksites
Supports restorative practices as a means to navigate workplace challenges
Engages in stretch assignments to further learning, develop/utilize new skills, and experience new/different aspects of District work
Travel: While this position is based out of our District offices at 1111 Superior Avenue, travel will be required on a weekly basis to our professional development center and school locations
Performs other duties as assigned
As this position provides high-level, general supports to our team, we are looking for someone who:
Is a learner who is reflective of their practice and invests the time to develop his/her skills and abilities
Has the ability to complete day-to-day tasks while also thinking strategically about systems
Connects his/her work to the larger work of the team, the department, the division, and the District as a whole
Reflects on workflows and identifies more effective and efficient systems to get the job done
Balances demands from multiple stakeholders while investing the time to support each employee and treat all employees with dignity and respect
Has experience with research and focus groups, survey creation and implementation, and data analysis
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a field related to Human Resources
3 to 5 years of experience working in a Human Resources/Talent-related position preferred
Experience working in public education or a large organization preferred
Previous experience working with unions preferred
Must be able to multi-task and quickly analyze issues, shift priorities, and cope with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write concise documents and present trainings to large audiences.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Outstanding customer relations orientation
Impeccable integrity and ethical conduct
Strong history of taking initiative
Detail orientation
Excellent judgment and ability to make good decisions
Consistency and reliability
Freedom from prejudice
Must hold a valid driver's license
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Expected moving, walking, and standing consistent with an office environment and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environment.
Approximately 20% to 50% of the work week may require local travel for training/meetings
NOTE:
The above-stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of management to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and application using Workday, our online human capital management system. Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.
EEO Statement
We believe that equity and inclusion at CMSD is an essential call to action, a catalyst to ensure value and appreciation among all our employees, so we may be fair and welcoming now and in the future. CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all personnel by administering all terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio-economic status, title, other dimensions of identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Administration and Professionals
Date Posted:
2023-08-11
Location:
Administration or As Assigned
INTRODUCTION: CONTEXT AND MISSION
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) serves approximately 37,000 students in 100+ schools. Over the past several years, the Greater Cleveland community has united behind the collective goal of ensuring every child in Cleveland attends a high-quality school and every neighborhood has a multitude of great schools from which families can choose. The Cleveland Plan defines CMSD’s approach to the reinvention of public education and holds our community accountable for the success of Cleveland’s schoolchildren. The Cleveland Plan is supported by Ohio House Bill 525, which provides much-needed flexibility and autonomy for the district and its schools.
The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing his or her school as a high-quality, high-expectations academic center with a focus on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Location: Administration/As AssignedFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Band: 13Compensation: $49,980 - $69,972
The Project Manager, Equity & Culture will support the execution of strategic projects and special initiatives towards success in key functional areas across the Talent Division and within the Employee Experience and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion team, including, but not limited to, serving as the key implementer for CMSD, Equity, and Me (a racial equity learning series), facilitating the implementation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and leading Talent Division projects towards completion.
This position is ideal for a person of character who is system-oriented, comfortable navigating ambiguity, results-driven, detail-focused, finds joy in a fast-paced environment, puts customers first, and collaborates with diverse team members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as the key implementer and manager of CMSD, Equity, and Me racial equity learning series
Facilitates CMSD, Equity, and Me Professional Development sessions and other DEI trainings
Maintains communications and active partner relationships with key community partners
Collects, analyzes, and prepares findings from program or system data, including recommendations, action steps, or procedure additions/changes
Coordinates program designs, procedure updates, and communication tools on behalf of the Talent Division
Facilitates program meetings, including trainings, session de-briefs, design team sessions, after-action reviews, partner convenings, etc.
Manages and communicates project schedules, program status, and deliverables across the Talent Division
Serves as the key communicator to schools/departments about their status in the program and all program information
Communicates with labor organizations and program co-chairs
Creates support structures and serves as key contact for Community Action Guides, implementing division or school action plans from CMSD, Equity, and Me programming
Serves as a key member of the E&I Survey Team
Supports all programs and projects of the division, with a special emphasis on supporting the Employee Experience team in the implementation of Employee Resources Groups and the implementation of a new first-year experience program
Supports the implementation of the New Managers Learning Series
Collaborates with District managers to identify supports and connections between CMSD administration and worksites
Supports restorative practices as a means to navigate workplace challenges
Engages in stretch assignments to further learning, develop/utilize new skills, and experience new/different aspects of District work
Travel: While this position is based out of our District offices at 1111 Superior Avenue, travel will be required on a weekly basis to our professional development center and school locations
Performs other duties as assigned
As this position provides high-level, general supports to our team, we are looking for someone who:
Is a learner who is reflective of their practice and invests the time to develop his/her skills and abilities
Has the ability to complete day-to-day tasks while also thinking strategically about systems
Connects his/her work to the larger work of the team, the department, the division, and the District as a whole
Reflects on workflows and identifies more effective and efficient systems to get the job done
Balances demands from multiple stakeholders while investing the time to support each employee and treat all employees with dignity and respect
Has experience with research and focus groups, survey creation and implementation, and data analysis
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a field related to Human Resources
3 to 5 years of experience working in a Human Resources/Talent-related position preferred
Experience working in public education or a large organization preferred
Previous experience working with unions preferred
Must be able to multi-task and quickly analyze issues, shift priorities, and cope with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write concise documents and present trainings to large audiences.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Outstanding customer relations orientation
Impeccable integrity and ethical conduct
Strong history of taking initiative
Detail orientation
Excellent judgment and ability to make good decisions
Consistency and reliability
Freedom from prejudice
Must hold a valid driver's license
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Expected moving, walking, and standing consistent with an office environment and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environment.
Approximately 20% to 50% of the work week may require local travel for training/meetings
NOTE:
The above-stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of management to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and application using Workday, our online human capital management system. Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.
EEO Statement
We believe that equity and inclusion at CMSD is an essential call to action, a catalyst to ensure value and appreciation among all our employees, so we may be fair and welcoming now and in the future. CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all personnel by administering all terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio-economic status, title, other dimensions of identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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