EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

EDC’s Health Promotion, Practice, and Innovation (HPPI) portfolio includes a range of projects that aim to promote social and emotional wellbeing, promote mental and behavioral health, and to prevent risky behaviors such as substance misuse, violence, and suicide. Our project beneficiaries range from state agencies (e.g., state departments of public health and education), community-based organizations, and school districts. Our funders include federal agencies, state agencies, foundations, community-based organizations, and school districts. Our work includes trainings and professional development opportunities, technical assistance and consultation, and research and evaluation. 

The HPPI Portfolio has an opening for a full-time Operations Project Manager, reporting to the appropriate Project Director. The position is eligible to work in one of EDC’s offices and is open to U.S.-based telecommuters. This position is contingent on funding.

We are seeking a very strong project manager with the ability to apply project management principles to support multiple projects. We expect this position to support multiple new projects within HPPI. This position will focus on identifying, adapting, and/or building systems, processes, and communication mechanisms to ensure efficient operations and coordination of timely deliverables across multiple, fast-paced projects. Selected candidates will support work in various content areas as business demands.

You will:

• Serve as the overall project management lead for several projects, working closely with each Project Director and other project leadership
• Support the adaptation and/or development of core project systems, including deliverables monitoring, budget and staffing management, coordination with internal staff and external funders, and overseeing administrative functions
• Interface directly with contract funders and partners to coordinate responses to information requests and ensure continuous communication on project progress
• Serve as an Office 365 Coordinator and key translator between technical skilled and programmatic content staff
• Mentor and possibly supervise, junior staff in their role to provide project coordination and administrative support across contracts

What skills and experience are needed:  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years related experience
• Master’s degree, at least 4 years related experience (preferred)

Other Skills/Experience

• This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills
• Ability to ensure efficient and effective communication and collaboration across diverse contract staff and partners
• Demonstrable organizational and troubleshooting skills
• Strong analytical skills and aptitude for details
• Experience managing strictly scoped contracts strongly preferred

When applying, resume should not exceed five pages. The submission of a cover letter (no more than three pages) which includes a succinct statement of interest to include highlights of relevant qualifications and experience for the role desired, is strongly encouraged. Writing samples and/or participation in exercises to demonstrate skills and experience may be part of the interview process.

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• A mission-driven work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $64,000 to $83,000.  Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.