GEAR UP Program Manager, Operations and Grants Development

Minimum Requirements

GEAR UP Specialty 

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in career and college awareness including the responsibility of program and partnership development in a large urban school environment, in the areas of operational practices involving grants.                                                                              

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven years of full-time, paid, professional experience in career and college awareness including the responsibility of program and partnership development in a large urban school environment, in the areas of operational practices involving grants.
• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

○ the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.

○ supervisory methods and techniques.

○ businesses and other resources in the community that can support program initiatives.

○ current social, educational, and economic issues as they relate to urban families.

○ administrative and budgetary practices and procedures for federal grants. 

Demonstrated ability to:  

• create or maintain databases, design spreadsheets and create reports and documents, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to make recommendations for modifications as needed.
• navigate through the School District of Philadelphia’s systems and funding sources.
• coordinate and oversee the work of staff and attain effective results.
• maintain records, monitor program activities and prepare reports on a timely basis.
• exercise sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures. analyze, interpret and utilize data to make complex decisions.
• facilitate group discussions.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• 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 to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.