CAPS Project Coordinator

Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person

Work Arrangement: Remote

Engagement Type: Contract

Short Description:

Under supervision, applies project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in supporting project leads. Drives the development and application of project management methodology and culture.

Complete Description:

The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program is administered by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)

The CAPS Project Coordinator will report to the CAPS Senior Technical Solutions Manager but will work closely and be assigned work from the CAPS Agile Solution Manager. The CAPS Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the CAPS Agile Solution Manager with tasks related to and managing the GACAPS project scope, goals, and deliverables. This role involves coordinating activities and facilitating communication between stakeholders.

Local Candidates Only: This position is remote based, but candidates must reside within 400 miles of the DECAL headquarters to allow for in-person meetings.

Job Responsibilities:

Work closely with project leadership to assist in business and technology initiatives, as well as management of overall project tasks.

File project documents and maintain central repository for all project documentation (status reporting, risk management, issue management, change management, etc.)

Support in the development and maintenance of the project schedule such as tracking project changes, including scope and timeline.

Assist in the development of project status reports.

In coordination with the project team and Agile Solution Manager identify, resolve and mitigate project issues.

Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, meeting minutes, ensuring resource participation, and documenting action items.

Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, etc., related to project.

Assist project team in additional tasks, as assigned.

Agency Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND two or more years of project management/coordination experience.

Agency Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND four or more years of project management/coordination experience; and the following:

Experience with technology development projects

Intermediate skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Proficiency in Project Management software

Intermediate skills in SharePoint and relational databases.

Technical Competencies:

Intermediate skills in SharePoint and relational databases.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and interpersonal.

Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Expert organizational skills.

Ability to complete tasks with accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency.

Ability to evaluate data and draw accurate conclusions.

Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a team member.

Ability to develop trusting relationships and resolve conflict.

Ability to work with diverse communities and sensitivity to needs and concerns of various cultural groups.

Physical Position Requirements:

Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings.

The ability to speak clearly, to hear and understand at a normal conversational level, and to receive detailed information through verbal communication.

Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.

Full range of hand and finger motion for data entry purposes