26-27 SY Program Coordinator High School of the Future

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? Job Summary Oversees the implementation of the programmatic activities and monitors activities, projects and initiatives. Oversees the program operations and assures that the programmatic operations are in compliance with the grant or operating budget for the assigned area. Provides support in achieving programmatic effectiveness in the operational aspects. Ensures that data pertaining to program activities is systematically collected, reviewed and maintained. Essential Functions Performs regular needs assessments with students, families, school staff, and community members. Ensures school partners and external entities understand the school’s goals and objectives and works to align where possible. Cultivates and creates partner relationships with outside agencies that complement the mission and vision and needs of the school. Serves as a member of the school’s leadership team and identifies/strategizes around priorities that emerge from needs assessment process. Supports effective resource coordination and utilization at the school level. Supports data collection, record keeping, and compliance measures as they relate to school partnership activities. Convenes regular partner and stakeholder meetings. Supports school in all levels of interaction with outside partners. Creates and manages communication platforms (such as newsletters, social media, and websites) that build partner engagement with the school and increase student, family, and staff knowledge of partner-provided resources and events. Supports the coordination of Out of School Time programming as appropriate. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Two years of full time, paid, professional experience which has included work with schools and/or non‑profits and/or program management. OR any combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent. All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of current social, political, and economic issues in Philadelphia as they relate to urban schools, students, and families. Demonstrated knowledge of community resources available to meet social and economic needs. Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with a diverse group of community partners. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adhere to timelines. Demonstrated ability to maintain organized records and files and compile information in report form. Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Demonstrated ability to facilitate productive and engaging stakeholder meetings, both large and small, as well as trainings and other professional development forums. Demonstrated ability to access and coordinate community resources. Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive situations. Demonstrated ability to use a computer for word processing and data management. Demonstrated ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written directions. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nondiscrimination The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr