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University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Literacy Project Coordinator

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Position Overview The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) is seeking qualified individuals to join the Literacy Core team as a Project Coordinator. There are currently two available positions that will support the various literacy initiatives that CAREI is leading within literacy education at a state-wide and nation-wide scope. Specifically, the Project Coordinator will support the project team by scheduling trainings and meetings, preparing training materials, formatting and copy editing curriculum, developing supportive curriculum resources, creating timelines for large-scale projects, coordinating participant access to curriculum and professional development platforms and providing technical assistance, developing quotes and invoices for customers, as well as performing data collection, entry and reporting tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with exceptional written communication skills, as well as proven ability to manage projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work required approval prior to offer. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures. This position is represented by the AFSCME Union, Local 3800 & 3801. The hours are M-F, 8:00-4:30. The work location is on the St Paul campus. The minimum starting pay for this position is$25.51-$29.19.

Job Responsibilities Curriculum Support (40%) Assist with copy editing, formatting, updating, and ensuring digital lessons are accessible Maintain organization of the curricular and professional development materials Create and maintain print materials and supportive resources such as teacher manuals, student materials, home-school connections, and additional print resources utilizing tools such as Google Workspace and Adobe Suite. Draft and deliver communication updates to subscribers/users Onboarding and supporting Literacy Specialists and other support staff, as needed

Project Coordination (20%) Collaborate with project team and partners to schedule meetings; attend meetings as needed to assist with keeping meeting minutes and necessary materials Provide logistical support for trainings including (but not limited to) training schedules, securing training space, preparing training materials, and assisting with the coordination of other training needs Create and manage integral project calendars Service as the first line of communication for customers, managing project email and coordinate responses with other staff members, as needed Create project timelines and milestones to propose to team leads, then actuate plans and monitor progress until completion. Coordinate check-in meetings with other staff to offer feedback and guidance, and assess progress in order to adjust timelines and implementation plans as needed Organize and maintain project-related materials and coordinate shipping of print materials to customers Data Maintenance and Reporting (20%) Assist with the collection and enter training, fidelity, coaching, and outcome data Ensure data quality control Compile and create data reports for team meetings Assist with formatting and preparing reports for dissemination

Online Systems and Technical Assistance (20%) Provide front-line support and technical assistance to users regarding digital lessons, troubleshooting problems as they arise Perform daily administration and support of customer relationship management (CRM) system including user account maintenance and reports Implement CRM automation tools Support the learning management system (LMS) and troubleshoot user issues, and ensure seamless delivery and reporting for all users

Required High School Diploma/GED and five years of related experience to include project management. Training/education may be substituted for some of the years of experience. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities. Proficiency with standard computer resources and software including email, Microsoft Office, database systems, PDF files, and other web-based platforms such as search engines, google docs/sheets/slides, etc. Exceptional organization skills and proven ability to complete detailed work accurately and efficiently

Preferred BA/BS degree with at least 2 years of experience or combination of related education and work experience to equal 5 years Background in theory, research, and the practice of literacy education Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Copy editing and publishing skills Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and collaborative team environments Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills Experience with CRMs (Customer Relationship Management software) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)

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