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Program Manager (Postsecondary Readiness)
Title: Program Manager (Postsecondary Readiness)
Department: Postsecondary Readiness
Coordinates and monitors Prekindergarten Head Start (PKHS), ELECT/CTC, Family Literacy related service components under the aegis of the Office of Early Childhood Education. Ensures that all mandated federal/state rules and regulations regarding enrollment are adhered to. Oversees the single application process for both prekindergarten programs. Acts as a resource person to community-based partner agencies regarding prekindergarten enrollment. Provides support to itinerant and site-based District personnel as well as for staff from various community-based partner or contracted agencies on using the data management system for enrollment. Coordinates and monitors menu of services and supports and related service components under the aegis of the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. Coordinates and provides direction for Professional Development offered to the schools based on their needs and requests for support. Oversees programmatic and budget activities for grant-funded programs. Assists the Assistant Superintendent in achieving programmatic effectiveness in the operational aspects while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state and local guidelines. Provides leadership for and directly participates in all operational phases from initial project design through summative evaluation, with a particular emphasis on delivery of support to schools. Acts as a resource person for menu of supports for itinerant and site-based District personnel as well as for staff from various community-based partner or contracted agencies. Coordinates, plans and provides direction to staff engaged in training and the provision of technical assistance for prevention, intervention and behavioral health services. Oversees the response to behavioral health emergencies/crises and the aftermath of traumas that affect school communities. Develops and implements strategies that supports a positive school climate and promotes the social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive programs and services to families and ensures compliance with the State’s mandated Student Assistance Process (SAP). Assists the Deputy Chief, Specialized Services in achieving programmatic effectiveness in the operational aspects while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state and local guidelines. For the Office of the Board of Education performs a wide array of functions in support of the Board and its individual members. Manage several of these functions including the oversight and coordination of Board meetings, oversight and coordination of constituent outreach to the Board and oversight and coordination of the work of the Student Board Representatives. Plans and implements new and innovative approaches to this work and will ensure all activities are implemented with fidelity and that the programs are welcoming to the public and in compliance with Board policies and procedures. Collaborates on the development and implementation of policy in the Board of Education office and across the School District of Philadelphia. Coordinates, plans and provides direction to staff in the integration of environmental, capital and condition assessment into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Manages the operation and maintenance of the organization’s bus and non-bus fleet. Oversees compliance of all applicable local, state and federal regulations, and provides reporting as it relates to the fleet. Develops and implements vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance programs. Manages fleet department budgets. Manages in-house staffs under Fleet Management unit, including foremen, mechanics and other support staffs. Develops and maintains outside vendor and service provider relationships. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the Department of Transportation Services or Facilities. Must be capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Coordinates and implements the District’s family engagement strategy, developing programs and strategies that support meaningful district-wide engagement and partnership among schools and families. Manages and oversees through subordinate staff, day-to-day activities in cultivating deep expertise in local community issues and ensuring that families have the information, services and support they need to help their children to be successful. Oversees day-to-day operation of McKinney-Vento programming ensuring successful implementation of goals as related to grant application with Pennsylvania Department of Education. Leads the planning, development, and implementation of a comprehensive HIV/STD prevention program that strengthens the instruction and delivery of sexual health education, increases access to and use of key health services in schools and the community, and establishes safe and supportive environments in homes and schools. Connects Opportunity Network providers with community organizations, partners and supports to best support students increasing extracurricular opportunities for students and enhancing their experience in the programs. Identifies, procure and deliver technical assistance to the Opportunity Network providers in the areas of operational, social-emotional, instructional and community engagement. Assists with contractual responsibility monitoring of both School District and provider roles and responsibilities in key aspects of contract compliance. Provides support in achieving programmatic effectiveness in the operational aspects while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state and local guidelines. Assists with the coordination and development of programs, services, and operations of the Multilingual Family Support Unit, with focus on language access, multilingual family engagement, and community partnerships. Oversees subordinate staff, as they cultivate expertise on issues of transition to life in the United States. Supports office leadership with planning, training and managing access to District-wide information systems. Works with leadership to maintain documentation of specialized access and develops access profiles. Works across offices to create training schedules and to support functional users in learning about District core systems while coordinating and maintaining training records. Develops systems to capture District practices and works with offices to implement systems to manage user profiles and access in District core systems. Handles enterprise information, including confidential and sensitive data and/or systems logs professionally and securely. Manages the delivery of professional development for Student Support Services staff. Leads and manages 1:1 student and staff device initiatives under the direction of the Office of Educational Technology. The Program Manager oversees the District’s 1:1 device program and communicates with schools and offices to ensure inventory records are current and that schools and offices remain 1:1 as students and staff move in and out of the District. The Program Manager will need to communicate with office leads as well as principals and be able to provide inventory management support and training. The Program Manager oversees the coordination of Board member projects and committees for the Board of Education (“Board”). Oversees and manages key short term and long term projects that are aligned to Board priorities. Plans and implements new and innovative approaches to community engaged projects and initiatives. Serves as the primary point of contact between the Board’s Advisory groups and coordinates all programmatic activities. Performs a wide array of functions in support of the Board and its individual members. Manage several of these functions including the oversight and coordination of Board meetings, oversight and coordination of Board logistics, and oversight and coordination of administrative duties related to the Office of the Board of Education. Plans and implements new and development of students in order to maximize opportunities for learning. Builds effective systems that enhance innovative approaches to this work and will ensure all activities are implemented with fidelity and that the programs are welcoming to the public and in compliance with Board policies and procedures. Collaborates on the development and implementation of policy in the Board of Education office and across the School District of Philadelphia. Oversees and manages the work of the Student Board Representatives and the Parent and Community Advisory Council. The Program Manager will plan and implement new and innovative approaches to community engaged projects and initiatives. Serves as the primary point of contact between the Board’s Advisory groups and coordinates all programmatic activities.
Essential Functions
Post Secondary Readiness Specialty
• Oversees and coordinates the activities of staff; establishes areas of responsibility for direct reports which include school and/or network-based college and career coordinators
• Provides coaching and support to ensure direct reports are developing their skills, expertise, and knowledge to improve systems.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of career and college guidance initiatives;
• Coordinates and monitors key metrics and KPIs for all programs.
• Manages and coordinates structures to engage all teams’ members monitoring progress related to key projects.
• Serves as a liaison between stakeholders regarding administrative and operating requirements for programs.
• Ensures that input and feedback from colleagues across the organization is solicited and incorporated.
• Coordinates departmental staff in the development of specific and effective work plans; ensures that activities are executed in accordance with established timelines.
• Collects and manages a wide range of program implementation and outcome data
• Coordinates programmatic activities and prepares communications and reports to support the Director and Assistant Superintendent in providing guidance to the Principals.
• Works closely with stakeholders internally to develop a calendar of support opportunities.
• Works closely with other departments to coordinate college and career services to schools.
• Assists with the collection of data and evaluation of the program’s effectiveness
• Convenes college and career readiness partners as appropriate to ensure the alignment of all partner contributions to District.
• Supports the use of a common system of measurement and college and career readiness metrics as outlined by the department, ensuring team member and partner contributions are complimentary, and eliminating duplication of resources.
• Oversees the implementation of interventions and activities, ensuring impact towards student outcomes.
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in project management or program implementation involving grants.
OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.
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.