Strategic Projects Coordinator

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Strategic Projects Coordinator Full Time Clerical Excel Norwood Campus, Austin, TX, US Salary Range: $74,508.00 To $88,908.00 Annually Company: For more than six decades, Goodwill Central Texas has been relentlessly focused on empowering thousands of people to work. We transform revenue from over 37 retail locations into a combination of education, career training, job placement, career coaching and support, and more. Every time you shop or support Goodwill, you are helping fund our greater mission to serve our community. Goodwill’s vision extends far beyond our retail stores and your generous donations: We envision a Central Texas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults opened in 2014 as an open-enrollment public charter high school for adults ages 18 to 50. The Excel Center Adult High School transforms lives in a supportive and holistic learning environment where all students are empowered to achieve. At The Excel Center, we are building a high-performing organization focused on transforming lives through the power of education and work and becoming the model of excellence for adult education across Texas. Our team members contribute to a culture grounded in our values of caring, innovation, and accountability and focused on strong graduate outcomes. All Excel team members: Deliver Excellence - Uphold high standards of professionalism, execution, and service to students Own the Outcome - Demonstrate accountability through ownership, reliability, follow-through, and continuous improvement. Work as One Team - Collaborate and contribute positively to a solutions-oriented culture Lead with Purpose - Align actions and decisions to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities Strengthen the System - Support systems, processes, and practices that strengthen organizational effectiveness and student impact All team members demonstrate our standards through strong individual performance and a commitment to collective excellence. The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults is a Texas public charter school district . Employees in TRS-eligible positions participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) . Eligible employees are required to contribute a portion of their salary to TRS retirement and TRS-Care through automatic payroll deductions. TRS is a defined-benefit retirement system, and employees generally become vested after earning five years of TRS service credit . Candidates should consider these required retirement contributions when evaluating compensation and long-term employment with the district. Additional information about TRS eligibility, contributions, vesting, and retirement benefits is available through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Role The Strategic Projects Coordinator leads the planning and execution of assigned strategic initiatives and expansion projects from approval through operational handoff. This role translates strategic priorities into clear project plans, coordinates cross-functional owners, manages timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies, and ensures projects meet established readiness criteria and decision gates. The manager owns the project management process while functional leaders retain responsibility for technical decisions and deliverables within their areas. The Project Coordinator owns the planning, coordination, reporting, and escalation processes for assigned initiatives, while project sponsors and functional leaders retain decision authority for strategy, resources, compliance, and functional deliverables Role & Responsibilities Project Planning and Governance Draft project charters for Senior Director approval that define scope, outcomes, owners, timelines, resource requirements, budgets, and success measures. Build and maintain integrated project plans across all workstreams. Develop and maintain project governance structures, reporting cadence, decision points, and escalation protocols approved by the Senior Director or designated project sponsor. Maintain risk, issue, dependency, and decision logs. Coordinate the due diligence, documentation, workstream inputs, and timelines required for expansion initiatives to move through established approval gates, including opportunity assessment, greenlighting review, business case development, and implementation following approval of agreements and expansion requests. Coordinate regulatory milestones for assigned projects, including charter amendments, renewals, authorizer visits, and required submissions. Functional leaders retain responsibility for legal interpretation and content approval. Expansion Readiness and Execution Coordinate due diligence across finance, facilities, talent, technology, academics, student supports, governance, compliance, safety, and communications. Lead integrated planning and readiness for new school openings. Track progress against expansion and opening criteria and identify gaps requiring leadership decisions. Plan and facilitate project specific site visits, readiness reviews, and implementation assessments. Document corrective actions agreed upon by the Senior Director or appropriate functional leader, confirm owners and deadlines, monitor completion, and escalate delays. Coordinate safety readiness for new campuses and facility projects in partnership with the designated safety leader. Lead project closeout, operational handoff, and evaluation. Cross-functional Coordination Convene assigned project teams, establish deliverables and deadlines in coordination with the Senior Director and functional leaders, and document clear ownership for each workstream. Monitor commitments and escalate barriers, competing priorities, and resource constraints. Coordinate working level communication, project deliverables, and timelines with Goodwill shared services, external partners, vendors, authorizers, funders, and community stakeholders, while the Senior Director retains responsibility for executive relationships, negotiations, and organizational commitments. Develop communication, stakeholder engagement, training, and implementation plans that support successful adoption. Coordinate required project reporting to partners, funders, authorizers, and regulatory agencies. Performance and Decision Support Maintain a portfolio view of assigned expansion and strategic projects and identify capacity needs, competing deadlines, risks, and dependencies to inform leadership decisions about priorities and sequencing. Develop dashboards and progress reports for the Senior Director, Cabinet, and Board. Prepare decision materials that identify options, implications, and risks to support recommendations and decisions by the Senior Director and other designated leaders. Track project budgets, contract milestones, and resource use in partnership with functional owners, and escalate variances or decisions requiring leadership action. Evaluate project results against approved outcomes and success measures. Systems and Scalability Maintain expansion playbooks, project templates, readiness tools, and standard processes. Document lessons learned and incorporate them into future project planning. Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and consistency of expansion efforts. Develop repeatable systems that support growth across regions and partnerships. Ensure completed projects are transferred to clear, sustainable operating ownership. Other Duties & Responsibilities Support preparation of reports as requested for Board meetings. Serve as a member of the Implementation Committee to support project planning for proposed systems. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including, but not limited to, State Board of Education and local Board policy. Perform other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, education, organizational leadership, project management, or related field. Three years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program management, strategic operations, organizational implementation, or related field. Demonstrated experience leading complex projects through the full project lifecycle, including scope development, planning, execution, monitoring, handoff, and evaluation. Experience managing multiple workstreams, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder commitments. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and influence cross functional teams without direct supervisory authority. Experience developing project plans, readiness tools, dashboards, executive updates, and decision materials. Ability to analyze information, identify risks and barriers, develop solutions, and escalate issues requiring leadership decisions. Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and executive communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project management platforms. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel periodically to campuses, partner locations, and potential expansion sites. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, education leadership, organizational leadership, project management, or related field. Project Management Professional certification or comparable project management credential. Experience leading new school openings, site launches, charter expansion, or organizational growth initiatives. Experience working in public education, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, government, or another regulated environment. Experience coordinating projects involving facilities, finance, technology, talent, compliance, communications, and external partners. Experience managing vendors, contracts, procurement activities, or project budgets. Experience preparing materials for executive leaders, governing boards, authorizers, funders, or regulatory agencies. Experience developing repeatable playbooks and systems for multi-site growth. Compensation & Schedule Based on experience and qualifications This position works year-round What We Offer Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy and happy. Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with our generous PTO policy, which includes vacation days, personal days, and company-wide holidays. Teacher Retirement System & 403b Participation Paid Parental Leave: We understand the importance of family. We offer a generous parental leave policy to support you during this significant life event. Professional Development Opportunities: We believe in continuous growth! Take advantage of our access to workshops and online courses & tuition/certification support. Wellness Programs: Prioritize your well-being with our wellness initiatives, including gym memberships and free mental health support. Employee Recognition Programs: We celebrate our team members’ achievements with recognition awards. Diverse and Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, with regular team-building activities and events that foster a sense of belonging. Goodwill Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a workplace where everyone feels included. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Goodwill Excel Center is a public school and pre-employment background check and fingerprinting is required to ensure the applicant meets all eligibility requirements for the position. Additionally, positions that will be entering a campus located within a correctional facility are required to submit to pre-employment drug testing and receive a negative result as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill Industries of Central Texas