EduDesign Project Lead; Temporary

Job Description

The College of Education has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary 50% FTE ,
Edu Design ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) Project Lead to join their team for a twelve-month position.

Reporting to Associate Professor, Dr. Carly Roberts, the Project Lead will be the primary operational lead between Edu Design participants, teacher leaders, and collaborating College of Education faculty and staff, and is responsible for advancing the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of Edu Design programming. The ability to problem-solve, initiate, and implement process-improvements, and to thrive in a collaborative environment that involves interfacing with College staff and faculty as well as community educators are strong attributes for this position.

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for this part-time, 50% FTE opportunity.

• Provide primary leadership for the day-to-day operations of Edu Design and related functions.
• Oversee planning, implementation, communications, and logistics to ensure successful delivery of Edu Design activities and events.
• Develop and maintain program workflows, timelines, and operational processes to support current and future Edu Design implementation.
• Identify issues, troubleshoot challenges, and recommend solutions and process improvements to strengthen program effectiveness.
• Serve as a key point of contact for Edu Design participants, alumni, teacher leaders, and College of Education partners.

• Oversee Edu Design communications, including the Edu Design email and listserv, to ensure timely and effective communication with participants and alumni.
• In collaboration with UW College of Education staff, faculty, teacher leaders, and participants, coordinate the development and dissemination of Edu Design communications.
• Interface with teacher participants and leaders and the CoE staff and faculty team
• Manage scheduling, calendar coordination, and event communications, including distribution of event details, expectations, locations, parking, and commuting information.
• Maintain and organize shared program files, folders, and documentation across appropriate internal (SharePoint) and external platforms (Google drive).

• Lead planning and implementation of Edu Design events in collaboration with College of Education leadership and partners, including but not limited to fall Edu Pod launch activities, community-building events, and spring Edu Pod and community celebration events.
• Coordinate event logistics and ensure effective on-site or virtual event execution, including set-up, coordination, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop presentations, slides, and other materials needed for program events and meetings.
• Facilitate and/or support meetings with Edu Design and College of Education leadership as needed.

• In collaboration with College of Education staff and teacher leaders, oversee planning and implementation of Edu Pods for the 2026–27 school year.
• Work closely with Edu Pod leaders and participants to address questions, support curriculum development, and strengthen implementation of program activities. This includes addressing issues of professional learning curriculum development and implementation.
• Coordinate with relevant campus and community partners, including Connect Ed, HR, fiscal, and other college-wide professional learning efforts, as appropriate.

• In collaboration with the CoE faculty director, oversee and make decisions related to relevant budget and administrative management.
• Communicate, collaborate, and work in partnership with CoE faculty, CoE development, and CoE fiscal team members regarding Edu Design budget management, including the Deborah Massachi Memorial Fund and other relevant funding sources (e.g., Ackerley, Boeing Endowment)
• Manage routine budget-related processes, including documentation and submission…