Project Coordinator

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Office of Multilingual-Multicultural Education (OMME) exists to guide CPS in providing a high-quality education for all language learners that is attentive to a culturally and linguistically diverse community of students, families, and educators. OMME aims to achieve its mission through strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, professional development, and the production of tools and resources to improve instruction.

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Chief of OMME, the Program Coordinator, Title VI will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of projects and initiatives related to the American Indian Education Program.  The Project Coordinator will work directly with students, families, university partners, Native community organizations, vendors, schools and networks to provide meaningful services to the students and families eligible for Title VI grant funding. This individual will develop and implement student and community engagement activities and coordinate meetings with the Parent Advisory Committee on Indian Education (Citywide American Indian Education Council), and lead activities and data collection required by the grant.

The Program Coordinator, Title VI will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Program Coordinator, Title VI must possess the following qualifications: 

Education Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required

Experience Required: 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a community organizer is required

• Minimum of 3 years of administrative and leadership experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with the American Indian Education grant program and the American Indian community at-large

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work effectively with minimal supervision while adhering to strict deadlines in a fast-paced complex environment

• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service, verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Superior organizational, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills 

• Ability to use a range of technology and tools, including but not limited to ASPEN, Microsoft Office, Oracle and Google

• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively in a collaborative team environment

   

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

Basic Life Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Religious Holidays

Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to: Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.