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Associate Project Manager

Employer
Children's Literacy Initiative
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Salary
Competitive
Employment type: Full-time
Classification: Exempt
Location(s): Chicago

About Children's Literacy Initiative:
Children's Literacy Initiative (CLI)is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working with Pre-K through 5th grade teachers to improve early literacy instruction so that children become powerful readers, writers, and thinkers.

Our goal is to close the literacy achievement gap between disadvantaged children and their more affluent peers. CLI's proven theory of action shows that when teachers receive the right combination and intensity of training and coaching, they can become exemplary instructors who make an impact in helping children achieve. Our workshops and institutes build teachers' understanding of literacy as well as the art and science of teaching children how to read and write. By focusing on professional skills that improve over time and are not lost when administrations, buildings, or curricula change, CLI helps create a sustainable, district-wide culture of literacy that introduces students to the joys of reading, writing, and life-long learning.

Who We Are Looking For
CLI is seeking an Associate Project Manager. This position will oversee services and events and requires the willingness to travel. The Associate Project Manager will be mission driven, will communicate to all levels with transparency, and will inspire colleagues to share in CLI's commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities
The statements below describe the general scope of work performed in this role. Other duties may be assigned.
•Provide administrative services to Operations team & Regional
Manager.
•Regularly communicate with Development Department to maintain awareness of any grants and fundraising in progress for or existing in the region, along with an understanding of funders' expectations in CLI's completion of the work.
•With support of Project Manager, keep track of tasks, person(s) responsible, timelines, milestones and deadlines for each project component.
•Oversee accurate project data, including timely, accurate database updates, document management, entering contact details into Salesforce and checking for timesheet and invoice accuracy.
•Plan and support on & off-site events.
•With support of Project Manager, participate in generating initial budget and budget revisions, as well as entering budgets for client funded projects into Salesforce.
•Solicit contact information from School Districts, Principals, Administrators, Reading Coaches and/or Teachers.
•Process book orders and materials as determined by project scope.
•Manage representation of CLI externally & internally, including coordinating regional office needs and activity, serving as a point of contact, corresponding and welcoming event participant and presenters.
•Facilitate weekly Regional Team Meetings.Lead Special Projects as Assigned.

*Expected 35 hours per week at an average of 7.5 hrs./ day with a half an hour for lunch.
*The Associate Project Manager will report directly to the Project Manager.

Qualifications Required
•Valid Driver's License, vehicle access and insurance
•Flexibility with standard work hours and willingness to travel
•Bachelor's Degree in related area (Business, Nonprofit Management, Communications, etc.) strongly preferred
•At least 5-years office experience
•Passion for excellent customer service
•Strong attention to detail
•Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
•Ability to prioritize tasks from different sources and communicate expectations and progress to stakeholders
•Ability to troubleshoot and react to changing needs/potential issues
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Proficient with Microsoft Office and Internet

Qualifications preferred
•Ability to make connections and anticipate needs
•Ability to handle situations calmly and diplomatically
•Comfort with communicating ideas to management and escalating potential issues appropriately
•Solution-oriented thought process
•Nonprofit or event planning experience preferred
•Exposure to Salesforce or other database preferred

Children's Literacy Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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