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Project Manager 🔥


Who We Are:

Student Achievement Partners is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving K-12 student achievement through evidence-based action. We believe that challenging academic standards are the foundation for improved outcomes for all students. We are concentrated squarely on accelerating the literacy and mathematics capacity of students who have not been well-served in public schools, whose learning needs have been pushed to the margins of resource allocation and focus. Our specific attention is on Black students and students who are English Learners. We are committed to sharing evidence-based, standards-aligned tools and practices freely with educators across the country through our website www.achievethecore.org [1].  

Student Achievement Partners is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reflecting the diversity of the students we serve. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. 

Candidates should thrive in a collaborative, virtual environment that emphasizes equitable design, excellence, attention to detail, analytical rigor, and critical thinking. We use team collaboration software such as Zoom Video Conference, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, and Google Docs to facilitate communication and collaboration while working remotely. We value and provide growth opportunities to individuals who are eager and self-motivated in learning about literacy and mathematics instruction, education, and equity.

About the Position: 

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the execution of the design team’s work by creating, tracking, and executing project plans, budgets, and timelines to support timely and cost-efficient project goals. The Project Manager plays a critical role in cultivating and maintaining communication with the internal team, consultants, vendors, and education partners to ensure alignment on eXd principles, project goals/tasks, and milestones. As a team member of Student Achievement Partners, the Project Manager also contributes towards our goal of becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Alongside the Design Lead, strategically design the parameters of the project (problem statement generation, empathy interviews/data collection, prototype process, impact analysis) and maintain a comprehensive project plan including scope, budget, and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders to ensure feasibility.
  • Lead the application of Equity Meets Design (eXd) principles and tools consistently and effectively for the design team. 
  • Along with the Design Lead and researcher support, lead the planning and execution of the action research activities in service of the project team’s, our organization’s and our partners’ ongoing reflection, learning, and accountability for impact. 
  • Together with the Program Manager, ensure resource availability and allocation for the design team. 
  • Work collaboratively with the Senior Financial Manager to manage the budget including develop and execute contracts for consultants and invoicing activities for revenue-generating projects
  • Plan and manage logistics and operations for in-person and virtual events/meetings as needed (e.g., coordinate the team to prepare agendas and materials for internal and external meetings)
  • Lead communications among the design team and partner organizations, publishers, vendors, districts, and clients.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of project management and strong familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices.
  • Experience with gathering requirements and translating those requirements for developers/designers; helping to develop scope using the requirements.
  • Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
  • Demonstrated record of strong written and verbal communication; and
  • High level of initiative, critical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills, and excellent attention to detail; and  
  • Commitment to the mission and vision of equitable instruction of Student Achievement Partners.
  • Experience with/knowledge of the K-12 education and/or ed-tech market preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.


  1. http://www.achievethecore.org

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