Project Coordinator- Time Limited

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Job Title:

Project Coordinator
- Time Limited Agency:

Department of Early Care and Learning Job

Requisition :

Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$44,998.81 - $59,143.37

Job Description:

Salary Range: $44,998.81 - $59,143.37 - Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Grade KJob Code: GSP
131

Location:

(Home-based) - Atlanta, GA

Note:

Time-Limited (Technology Grant Funded) ends 9/30/2028

Bright from the Start:
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is responsible for meeting the childcare and early education needs of Georgia's children and their families. It administers the nationally recognized Georgia's Pre-K Program, licenses childcare centers and home-based childcare, administers Georgia Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program, federal nutrition programs, and managers Quality Rated, Georgia's community powered childcare rating system.

The department also houses the Head Start State Collaboration Office, distributes federal funding to enhance the quality and availability of childcare, and works collaboratively with Georgia childcare resource and referral agencies and organizations throughout the state to enhance early care and education.

The purpose of the grant project is to develop, improve, and maintain automated information technology systems used to operate and manage all Child Nutrition (CN) Programs (i.e., Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program SFSP)). The intent is to provide funding for automated systems that will improve program accountability, data accuracy, program performance, and the capacity to identify and target error-prone areas (locations or program functions) within and across the CN Programs at the State and Local Education Agency (LEA) or Sponsoring Organization (SO).

This is a time-limited grant funded position which will end on September 30, 2028.As part of DECAL’s Nutrition Services Division, the Project Coordinator will play a central role in executing this multi-year initiative (grant-funded) by coordinating project activities, tracking progress, and facilitating communication between internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders. This position requires strong project management skills and familiarity with project management methodologies and principles.

A project management professional certification (such as PMP) is preferred, as the Project Coordinator will be responsible for leading day-to-day operations under the guidance and oversight of designated project leads. This includes supporting the development of a new meal service and procurement module, managing timelines, performance metrics, and deliverables, and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

Job Description:

The Project Coordinator, under the supervision of the Procurement Compliance Supervisor, will be responsible for managing the implementation of the grant proposal.

Primary objective s of the grant proposal include implementing technological enhancements to the current State Agency website, application and processing system that will automate and streamline procurement requirements and meal service operations for CACFP/SFSP organizations. The position will take the lead on software research, outreach efforts, coordinating proposal projects and initiatives. This position will also work closely with DECAL’s IT representatives to collect data routinely and will offer strategic and visionary leadership related to the technology in Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs).

The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, time management, writing and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

Plans, manages, and completes projects that support technology enhancements with Nutrition procurement processes and meal service operations.

Researches and recommends software solutions that effectively support the project mission, goals and objectives.

Partners with the Nutrition Training Manager, Sr. Manager of Provider Services, and other…