Program Coordinator
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- Central Office
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- 4 days ago Post Date
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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
Oversees school/community based or departmental programs and activities for the assigned office. Plans and implements new and innovative approaches for academic support or departmental operations through programmatic systems, intervention sequences, preventative activities or multi-disciplinary safety and multi-tiered systems of support for
schools. Ensures all programmatic activities are implemented with fidelity and that the programs are in compliance with School District policies and procedures and grant stipulations or Act 89 and Title I and II guidelines.
Essential Functions
Plans and implements activities which are designed to achieve the short and long-term goals for Academic Enrichment; plans and coordinates activities as directed by the Deputy Chief, Academic Enrichment to ensure the attainment of required outcomes.
Responds to inquiries received from within the District and from external agencies; coordinates research activities in response to inquiries received or in an attempt to resolve problems; reviews information and/or data collected.
Provides guidance to departmental staff in the development of specific and coordinated work plans; ensures that activities are executed in accordance with established timelines.
Reviews and monitors the status of projects.
Serves as a resource to other District offices and schools.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in education which has included working with academic support programs in urban schools and has involved managing budgets, developing contracts and managing external community-based resources.
NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of the:
o administrative and budgetary practices and procedures.
o the current methods, processes and techniques utilized in the implementation of program initiatives.
o the methods used to develop contracts and manage external resources.
Ability to:
o assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to make recommendations for modifications as needed.
o conduct research and analyze data.
o maintain records and prepare reports.
o develop and facilitate presentations.
o use a personal computer.
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.
