The Institute of Education Sciences (IES)-funded national Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI (CELaRAI) is seeking a
Project Manager. CELaRAI’s mission is to harness the power of generative AI to innovate K-2 literacy education, with a focus on supporting students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. By developing AI-driven reading tools, CELaRAI aims to improve students' literacy skills while also providing national leadership on the responsible use of AI in early literacy through wide-reaching dissemination, outreach, and capacity-building efforts.
Working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI)/Director, the Project Manager will manage the day-to-day operations of CELaRAI, ensuring the smooth execution of its research, development, and outreach activities. This includes coordinating tasks across project teams, managing timelines and budgets, liaising with school partners and advisors, and facilitating communication among internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, and a background in education or project management is preferred. The role will involve collaboration with interdisciplinary team across six institutions, and partner schools in multiple states to ensure the project’s goals are met effectively and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinating CELaRAI’s research and development activities, ensuring smooth execution across all phases.
- Facilitating administrative coordination within UB and managing collaborations with subaward institutions.
- Supporting personnel administration, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
- Managing financial aspects of the center, including monitoring budgets, general ledger activities, and preparing financial reports.
- Planning and organizing CELaRAI’s internal meetings, outreach events, and other activities.
- Managing website content, social media, and other public-facing communications to ensure clear and timely updates.
- Coordinating internal progress reports and preparing comprehensive annual reports for submission to the funder.
This position will be a one-year appointment. Additional appointments are contingent upon job performance.
Outstanding Benefits Package
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