Program Coordinator

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SUMMARY:

The Program Coordinator will work directly with Full Service Community Schools to oversee implementation of all school based and community partner led strategies to support the needs of students and families. The position maintains accurate program records and reports as well as performs duties as required by the Full Service Community School grants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee budget for FSCS Project implementation.
• Oversee data collection including attendance for all events and programs to be maintained for evaluation and the federal reporting system.
• Assist in a program implementation model which will provide high quality program delivery, creating linkage to school day offerings and ensure performance measures are met.
• Monitor site progress against target outcomes and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Participate in all external meetings that pertain to FSCS Programs and Community and Family outreach work.
• Collaborate with principals, teachers, and other school based staff to maintain accurate data across all strategy implementation.
• Nurture relationships and serve as a liaison between school staff, parents, volunteers and community based organizations.
• Attend regularly scheduled site council / advisory meetings.
• Oversee / support monthly family engagement activities which align with FSCS Strategies.
• Provide assistance on special projects as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate a computer, knowledge of computer programs such as Google, Microsoft Office, etc., as well as work with video and/or audio equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organized with attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in supervision of after-school non-certified instructors and assistants.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school degree or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or completed college course work is preferred. Experience in coordinating programs and working with children, as well as knowledge of educational principles is a preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, instructions, and documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence clearly and concisely and using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to speak effectively with individuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continually required to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to see and read close work such as typed or handwritten material and have good depth perception.
• Must be able to hear conversation and communicate through speech.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Required to perform the same hand, arm, and/or finger motion many times.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more, such as pushing items on a cart.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level may vary depending upon the daily activities within the work environment, such as the number of people in the office.
• The work environment is frequently interrupted, as the employee must meet multiple demands from many people.
• The employee must constantly work to meet deadlines.
• The employee may work irregular and/or extended hours.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.

It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9-1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.

The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.