GEAR UP Program Coordinator

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university.

• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in providing career readiness programming, which has included planning large events and evaluating programmatic activities, managing budgets and subcontracted services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

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

o administrative and budgetary practices and procedures.

o the current methods, processes and techniques utilized in the implementation of program initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to:

o assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to make recommendations for modifications as needed.

o assist in the design, coordination and provision of professional development activities.

o maintain records and prepare reports.

o operate a personal computer.

o express ideas 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 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.