Project Coordinator, Office of CEO

POSITION: Project Coordinator, Office of CEO 

LOCATION: DSST: Home Office located in Denver, CO

SALARY: $52,500 to $62,600 with up to 10 years of aligned experience

STATUS: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO) 

START: Flexible for ideal candidate

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Coordinator for the Office of the CEO plays a critical role in supporting key projects and initiatives within the Office of the CEO to add key capacity and efficiency to support our achievement of DSST’s Big 5 Goals. This individual will work closely with the Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant to coordinate efforts related to Organizational Effectiveness, Board Management, and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring alignment with the CEO’s priorities and organizational goals. This position requires excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and leveraging digital systems and AI to maximize efficiency. This role will report to the Chief of Staff and be a team member in the Office of the CEO. 

AREAS OF FOCUS

Provide coordination and support for essential functions within the Office of the CEO related to CEO effectiveness, Board of Directors effectiveness, and organizational effectiveness:

• Executive & Board of Directors Effectiveness (45%)

  • Support the Executive Assistant to execute high-quality project management and tasks for board engagements, including: 

    • Compiling Board Books, agendas, and other key materials 

    • Assisting with set-up and take-down of board meetings 

    • Assisting with board engagement logistics (reserving space, communicating with host on logistics, securing food and drink) 

    • Coordinating recognition moments & honorees at each board meeting

    • Provide support for scheduling and communication for committees led by the CEO

  • Support the Executive Assistant to execute high-quality project management and tasks for senior leadership engagements, including: 

    • Coordinating guest calendar invites for meetings 

    • Creating meeting deck templates 

    • Assisting with senior leadership team logistics with extended meetings and engagements (reserving space, communicating with host on logistics, securing food and drink)

• Organizational Effectiveness (45%) 

  • Support the Chief of Staff to execute high-quality project management for organizational effectiveness, including: 

    • Coordinating Home Office teammate presence in schools for support 

    • Coordinate and maintain key communication structures (Home Office Digest newsletter, Home Office Hub, Home Office organization chart) 

    • Monitor and manage home office voicemail system, ensuring timely retrieval and accurate relay of messages to appropriate team members

    • Assist with welcoming guests of the CEO and President

  • Develop and maintain additional systems and structures to support organizational effectiveness 

• Miscellaneous administrative support (5%) 

  • Execute credit card reconciliation for members of the senior leadership team, where applicable 

  • Coordinate and execute additional high-leverage projects and tasks identified by the CEO, Chief of Staff, or Executive Assistant 

• Additional Duties (5%) 

  • Model our Core Values, Commitment to the Human Condition, and our commitment to equity as a Leader within the Network

  • Play an active leadership role in building and sustaining Home Office culture

  • Engage with our school communities to actively build relationships between our schools and the home office

  • Participate in & support the execution of Home Office & Network-wide events

JOB REQUIREMENTS

DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, a passion for excellence, a commitment to student achievement, and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Job applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• No bachelor’s degree required; we value relevant experience, transferable skills, and a passion for DSST’s mission.

• Excellent organizat