Coordinator 2 - CTE Data & Project Mgmt

JOB SUMMARY

This role supports Houston ISD’s CTE leadership by maintaining data systems, validating insights, and tracking key indicators tied to early college access, credit attainment, and postsecondary enrollment. It assists with continuous improvement efforts by ensuring accurate data access and collaboration across teams. The position also supports the planning and coordination of CTE facility projects, including renovations, lab upgrades, and equipment installations, while helping manage procurement, contractor communication, and maintenance workflows with district departments.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

List most important duties first
1.        Maintain the district's CTE data strategy, including data governance, analytics priorities, and integration of real-time data systems, particularly as they relate to career centers
2.        Monitor and report progress on key outcomes and leading indicators related to early college access, credit attainment, and postsecondary enrollment.
3.        Support baseline analysis and ongoing evaluation by providing data access, validating insights, and collaborating on continuous improvement strategies.
4.        Plan, scope, and schedule CTE facility projects, including new construction, renovations, lab upgrades, and equipment installations.
5.        Create and maintain project timelines, milestones, and critical paths for multiple campuses simultaneously.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

6.        Coordinate procurement activities, including bids, vendor selection, contract review, and compliance with HISD purchasing policies.
7.        Monitor project progress through site visits, contractor meetings, and regular status reporting.
8.        Coordinate with HISD Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations to prioritize work orders and long-term maintenance plans.
9.        Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

5 to 7 years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software
PowerSchool
ODS    
SAP    
HTML
Microsoft Office

Certifications/Licensure

Equipment
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing directions on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Compiles and organizes data and figures.

Analyzes and interprets data and figures.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have moderate impact to the facility/department or division, causing increased satisfaction or dissatisfaction; producing efficiencies or delays; promoting or inhibiting personal intellectual or professional development; and/or contributing to financial gain or expense. Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check, causing losses such as improper cost calculations, overpayment or improper utilization of labor, materials, or equipment. Effects are usually confined to the organization itself and is short term.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

Negotiate and influence - interpret department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Follows through with customer inquiries, requests, and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.

Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.

Regularly assesses and diffuses complex and escalate customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.

Anticipates customer needs, identifies, and champions opportunities for the development and implementation of new services and methods to meet or exceed customer needs. Establishes customer service standards and feedback mechanisms across departments.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Work involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.