Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.
Job Specifications:
The Special Projects Specialist Project Coordinator – Special Project develops and implements one or more specific projects.
(Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required)
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- High energy and flexibility to manage diverse responsibilities and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to develop/implement project(s) with limited supervision.
- Innovative Thinker/Continuous Learner: Comfortable thinking “outside of the box”, constantly seeks opportunities to learn and improve, making use of successes and failures and data in order to learn and improve.
- Team Leadership: Has experience effectively working in a team environment, encouraging, and supporting others and managing conflict.
- Critical Thinking & Problem-solving: Effectively organizes and analyzes information and anticipates challenges or new information to solve problems. Integrates and acts upon new information quickly and is comfortable thinking about details and the big picture.
- Decision-making: Has experience making decisions in a timely manner and in the face of ambiguity. Considers consequences of decisions, willingly stands by difficult decisions, and communicates about decisions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute written Project Plan for project(s)
- Track required outcome/output/metrics and submit monthly reports.
- Other duties as assigned
What UCP Offers
Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.
UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.
QualificationsEducation and Training: (or equivalent)
- Minimum - Bachelor’s Degree – Related to project
Minimum Experience:
- 3 years’ experience in project topic/department.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree related to project
- Minimum 3 years' experience in project topic/department
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- High energy and flexibility to manage diverse responsibilities and multiple tasks
- High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
- Ability to develop and implement projects with limited supervision
- Innovative thinker and continuous learner mindset
- Team leadership experience, including conflict management
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience making timely decisions in ambiguous situations
What We Do
UCP of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential. It provides individualized support, education, and therapy through inclusive charter schools and multidisciplinary therapy clinics, creating an inclusive environment where children of all abilities can learn and grow together in Central Florida.
