Programme Coordinator & Project Manager - Funding Management (m/f/d)

In the midst of the vibrant Rhine-Main area, we offer around 67,000 citizens a lively and culturally diverse homeland. As a city administration, we work hand in hand to help shape the steady change and develop innovative solutions for tomorrow's challenges. With competence and heart, our employees ensure efficient civic services, modern childcare, excellent schools and diverse leisure opportunities. Together we stand for an appreciation of each other, mutual support and a working culture in which each individual contributes to success. Are you ready to introduce your ideas and expertise to actively shape the future of our city? Take a look forward with us and strengthen our team in the Education Department as Program coordination, project management and funding management “Start Chance Programme” (m/w/d) Kennz. 2532 Parttime 30 hours. Periodic to 27.03.2031 E.-Gr. 11 TVöD Start: immediately Mobiles Work The aim is to extend the working relationship. Who are WIR:

Create better educational opportunities for children and young people with us and take a key role in implementing the start-up programme.

The town of Rüsselsheim am Main is a school teacher of 17 schools and actively organizes the educational landscape. One focus is on the start-up opportunities programme of the federal and state governments, which strengthens opportunities in the education system. For six schools, the city received the funding decision in April 2025.

To implement the program, we are looking for a dedicated and qualified person who takes over the overall coordination, project management and funding management. You control the development, prioritization and implementation of suitable projects and measures at five primary schools as well as an integrated overall school.

Your area of responsibility also includes the execution of funding, including submission of applications, call for funds, demonstration, booking and reporting.

You coordinate and moderate the coordination processes with the participating schools, the State School Office, the relevant municipal departments and WIBank. In addition, you will work in internal and external working groups, report on project levels to committees and create templates for policy decisions.

• You take over the overall coordination and project management for the implementation of the start chance programme at six schools. • You control and coordinate cooperation with schools, state school, municipal departments and WIBank. • You contribute to the design, prioritization and implementation of measures for the spatial, objective and digital equipment of programme schools. • You accompany funding management including planning, submission of applications, call for funds, billing, demonstration and reporting. • You are responsible for building and maintaining project-related monitoring (costs, dates, risks) as well as ensuring compliance with funding and auditable project documentation. • You accompany procurement and contract processes in coordination with the relevant departments. • You moderate and lead working groups, prepare decision-making bases and represent the school institution in bodies and public relations.

A completed university degree in the field of education, social or administrative matters or a comparable qualification (e.g. management specialist) or relevant professional experience. your experience in project management; Knowledge of funding is advantageous. their basic knowledge in municipal budget, grant and award law (required). Your safe handling of MS Office, especially Excel (evaluation, controlling, reporting). your structured and reliable functioning as well as safe handling of deadlines and proofs. their distinct organizational, communication and coordination skills. their knowledge of school education and ideally of public administration. their moderation and forum experience as well as a safe and professional appearance towards different actors.

Fair remuneration – E.-Gr. 11 TVöD; performance fee/year special payment and anniversary money Flexible working hours Possibility of mobile work and home office Varied, exciting tasks – with which you contribute to the satisfaction of the inhabitants and your colleagues Benefits and occupational pensions via supplementary pension fund Darmstadt Individual incorporation and service notebook Extensive training and qualification possibilities Job Ticket Premium for the entire RMV area (incl. take-away – family & acquaintances) In each case, four hours of service on Kerbemontag and birthday Workplace in a central location – easily accessible by train and car Lockable bicycle parking Wellbeing offers: Work & Connection in the Town Hall courtyard and psychosocial advice Numerous Corporate Benefits via our Benefits Portal We offer discounted memberships in a gym to promote your fitness and well-being. We promote equality between women and men and support the reconciliation of work and family life. The town of Rüsselsheim am Main has joined the “Charta of Diversity” and promotes all employees with their diverse abilities and talents valued and without prejudice. All applications - regardless of gender, nationality, cultural and social origin, religion and worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and gender identity - are welcomed. Applications for people with migration background are welcome. We take into account severely disabled persons in accordance with the requirements of SGB IX and the operational inclusion agreement. .