PROJECT SPECIALIST, ACADEMICS DIVISION

** Applications will be received until October 31, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
 About this job:
 Functional responsibility for assisting and coordinating the life cycle administration of a project within one or more functional areas. Supports the overall design and development of the project operating goals, objectives, and protocols. Assume a primary role in administration, execution, maintenance, implementation, change management, and cross-functional alignment of work streams.  Lead and support a variety of projects within the Early Education Department to include but not limited to childcare licensing and community partnerships by gathering key stakeholders, creating project plans, crafting communications, and documenting efforts.
 What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range. $65,296 - $78,354
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.  For more information visit our New Employee Resources page. 

What You'll Do:
 

•    Personal & Values: Living Shared Core Values. Improving Personal Performance. Managing Change
Assessment and planning: support the initial scoping by participating in the design process, including: discovery analysis, selection process, determining requirements, and needs assessment; prepares requirements and reviews current process, procedures, and standards. Project execution: oversees and administers all facets of the day to day operations of the various programs and related activities. Monitors short term work plans and schedules to track progress; identifies, analyzes and mitigates project risks; creates and delivers presentations; performs analysis on outcomes and activity; collects data and presents narrative reports. Develops resources, such as templates, forms and processes."

•    Vision & Strategy: Demonstrating Vision. Engaging in Effective Planning. Making Strategic Decisions. Promoting Innovation
Project effectiveness: supports the Early Education Operations Manager in adhering to established controls. Researches potential issues that may impact the quality or success, and create processes to manage risks and address issues. Identifies process improvement, create efficiencies, and uncovers gaps. Develops resources, such as templates, forms and processes. Create and execute project plans in support of the Schools Division (e.g., principal hiring processes.). Proactively identify division and academics-based needs and develop solutions to address persistent issues.

•    Operational & Organizational: Delivering Results with Impact. Providing Strong Customer Service. Demonstrating Strong Skills & Expertise. Utilizing Resources Effectively. Driving Process Improvements. Provide logistical support to district and academics-based staff on a variety of projects. Maintain project tracking tools and templates, including online project sites, and mechanisms to identify and track action items.

•    People & Culture: Promoting Continuous Learning. Delivering High Performing Teams. Building a Culture of Positivity. Communicate and coordinate with diverse stakeholders to establish positive relationships, problem solve issues, and ensure provide quality customer service to departments schools and community partners; act as the department point of contact to handle questions and issues. Assist other office support staff, as needed, with meeting preparation, event planning, logistics, scheduling, note taking, and coordination. This position will heavily support Childcare licensing and community partnerships.

•    Community & Equity: Demonstrating Inclusion. Building Relationships. Driving Equity for Students. Stakeholder engagement: maintains close relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Administers communication strategies and plans to ensure full alignment to key decisions and program direction. Supports change initiatives; serves as the primary liaison with respect to program implementation; provides technical/professional and programmatic guidance, consultation, and support to client constituencies as appropriate.

 What You’ll Need: 

• High School Diploma/ GED - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Informational Systems or Business Administration - Preferred
• Two plu