Project Manager

The Project Manager for the IDEA Annual Performance Report (APR) Support Team plays a crucial role in ensuring the timely production of high-quality resources and communications for the Tennessee Department of Education. This position is responsible for project and task management, creating and formatting data-driven reports and visually engaging presentations, and maintaining stringent quality control through advanced copy editing and proofreading. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, dedicated to supporting the team's compliance and reporting goals with exceptional accuracy and professionalism.

• Project and Task Management: Manage project schedules, monitor deadlines, and maintain comprehensive tracking systems for all IDEA APR team deliverables and action items, ensuring timely execution of tasks.
• Data Report Development and Formatting: Produce and meticulously format a variety of reports and resources, primarily utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel, by integrating quantitative and qualitative data to support clear, concise narrative development.
• Presentation and Visual Development: Design and develop polished, professional presentations, infographics (charts, tables, dashboards), and visual resources using Microsoft PowerPoint to effectively communicate IDEA performance trends to internal and external stakeholders.
• Editing and Quality Assurance: Serve as the primary quality reviewer, copy editing and proofreading all reports, presentations, and team communications to ensure impeccable grammar, consistent professional tone, formatting accuracy, and compliance with accessibility requirements.
• Mass Communication Support: Prepare standardized reports, letters, and mass communications using mail merge functionality in Microsoft Word or similar platforms for efficient stakeholder outreach.
• Tracking and Compliance Support: Maintain and update internal logs to track reports, deadlines, revisions, and follow-up actions; assist the team with tracking and monitoring required Local Education Agency (LEA) actions related to IDEA APR requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with team members and leadership, demonstrating responsiveness to direction and feedback to ensure all project goals and deadlines are met.

-Associate or bachelor's degree in education, business administration, communications, or related field.

-At least 2 years of experience in administrative support, project coordination, or reporting.

-Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and track progress of action items.

-Strong copy editing and proofreading skills with attention to grammar, tone, and formatting.

-Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including mail merge and the ability to create charts, tables, and infographics.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

-High attention to detail in editing, formatting, and verifying data accuracy.

-Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and adapt to feedback.

Preferred

-Familiarity with IDEA, APR indicators, or special education terminology.

-Experience designing visual resources such as charts, tables, or infographics.

-Experience creating accessible documents and converting materials into PDF format.

-Preference given to TN residents.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


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