Assistant Director, Information Technology Apprenticeship
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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
The Assistant Director of I.T. Apprenticeships is a key member of the Urban Technology Project’s (UTP) management team. This role oversees project management systems, communications, and data tracking; special events and marketing efforts. The Assistant Director manages apprentice registration and completion; drives alumni engagement, supports training and supervises interns to advance the program’s mission of developing the next generation of technology professionals.
Essential Functions
• Manages and optimizes the program’s project management platform (Monday.com) to increase efficiency and collaboration across the team.
• Manages UTP social media accounts and maintain the UTP website to ensure timely updates and consistent messaging.
• Maintains UTP’s internal Google site and other communication tools to support clear and effective information sharing.
• Manages Apprentice registration, track progress and exits, and support certification and completion outcomes.
• Develops and leads strategies to engage and support UTP alumni.
• Coordinates training logistics and plan program events, ensuring smooth execution.
• Creates marketing materials to promote programs and initiatives.
• Updates, distributes, and tracks program surveys; analyzes and summarizes program data for reporting and decision making.
• Attends meetings and events on behalf of UTP, serving as a program ambassador.
• Supervises 1-2 interns or VISTA members, providing guidance and feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from at an accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in apprenticeship, work-based learning or a related field which has involved working in an educational setting, non-profit organization or governmental agency and has included working with community or corporate partners to support apprenticeship or work-based learning, at least two of which shall have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of:
o apprenticeships and workforce development strategies, best practices and trends.
o Google applications, Canva, WordPress, Social Media, and Project Management or similar tools.
o industry recognized technology certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to
o manage several large-scale projects concurrently.
o manage complex projects using tools such as Monday.com or similar platforms.
o track and evaluate program data, performance metrics, and evaluations related to workforce outcomes.
o provide direct support to adult learners to earn industry certifications.
o manage social media, update website, and use internal communication tools (e.g. Google chat, Google site).
o plan and execute events (e.g. graduation, service projects, career events).
o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
o 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.
