YOUTH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT COORDINATOR

Job Description Job Description Job purpose The Youth Academic Achievement Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing academic support and enrichment programs for students in grades 1–12. This role ensures that youth receive high-quality academic tutoring, mentoring in a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. The Coordinator works closely with staff, volunteers, parents, and community partners to help students reach their full academic potential and prepare for future success. Duties and responsibilities Program Coordination & Delivery Collaborate with program team to create and implement a cohesive learning experience for students and productive experience for volunteer / intern tutors. Oversee homework and tutoring each day for in-person and/or virtual. Assist in recruiting, scheduling, supervising, and volunteers / interns to ensure program quality. Develop and implement enrichment activities that promote STEM, literacy, and critical thinking. Report and record any problems which arise with students, interns and volunteers. Assist with progress reports evaluation for the 5th, 10th, 15th and 20th week and other test reports; assess each student’s progress and monitor areas that need improvement. Meet weekly with the Youth Center Manager and/or Program Director to coordinate staffing, enrollment changes and curriculum/activities planning. Work closely with parents, teachers and volunteers / interns to align program goals with student needs. Maintain accurate attendance, progress tracking, and program outcome data. Maintain records, case files, documentation of our students. Prepare program reports and success stories for funders and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements, and safety standards. Cultivate partnerships with community organizations and sponsors including coordinating in-kind and monetary donations Travel as needed to off-sites for meetings and events on weekdays and occasionally, on weekends. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications Major in human services and social welfare which includes but not limited to sociology, child development, education, or psychology. Relevant experience working with elementary to high school students, preferably in an urban setting. Capable of working in a fast-paced classroom environment with adaptability, patience and assertiveness Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Proactive self-starter and team player with strong work ethic Fluent in spoken and written English. Bilingual in Chinese language (Cantonese, Mandarin), including reading and writing, is required. Must pass a fingerprint background check. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Physical Demands Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Able to constantly position yourself to maintain files in file cabinets such as reaching with hands and arms, kneeling, crouching, etc. The ability to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information is crucial for this role. Direct reports Under the supervision of the Youth Program Supervisor, all written and verbal reports need to communicate to the Youth Program Supervisor.