Project Coordinator Onassis Schools

Onassis Foundation is looking for a highly organized and proactive Project Coordinator to support the effective operation and development of the Onassis Public Schools network.

In this role, he/she will coordinate educational initiatives, administrative processes and day-to-day operational needs, working closely with school leaders, public authorities, internal teams, suppliers and external partners.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational requests across the Onassis Public Schools network, ensuring effective communication and follow-up with school principals, the Ministry of Education, local authorities and other relevant public bodies
• Support governance and administrative processes, including meeting coordination, agendas and minutes, educator and leadership selection processes, school self-evaluation activities and institutional reporting
• Coordinate facilities, maintenance and technical requests, working closely with schools, contractors and project teams, while maintaining accurate records and monitoring open actions, deliverables and deadlines through completion
• Support contract and financial administration, ensuring effective coordination with external partners and relevant internal teams
• Coordinate training and professional development activities for educators and school staff, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder coordination and delivery across the network
• Plan and support network events, outreach activities and related logistics, coordinating internal teams, schools, external partners and local authorities, while also supporting travel arrangements and the effective flow of information across stakeholders
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, Social Sciences or a related field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, operations or program administration, ideally within education, the public sector, a foundation or non-profit organization
• Excellent command of Greek and English, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with project management tools; knowledge of SAP is desirable
• Flexibility and willingness to travel within Greece when required
  
  

Interpersonal Competencies

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and across teams
• Practical problem-solving and a solution-oriented mindset, combined with flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic working environment
  
  

Benefits

• Be part of an initiative that shapes the future of education in Greece
• Continuous on the job training opportunities
• Competitive base salary
• Meal vouchers 140€/month
• Comprehensive medical insurance with complimentary dependent coverage
  
  

As part of the Company’s commitment to pay transparency, and in accordance with the applicable legal framework, the salary range for the position will be communicated to candidates invited to an interview in advance of the interview.

The remuneration package offered to the successful candidate will be determined within the applicable salary range, based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, taking into account the candidate’s qualifications, relevant professional experience, knowledge and skills.