Family Engagement Manager - Cincinnati (Immediate Opening)

Description

Statewide Family Engagement Manager

Position overview:

The Family Engagement Manger will be responsible to oversee the implementation and execution of the Title 1 program for IDEA Public Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio. This position will ensure the organization stays in compliance with the federal program, manage and support regions and schools to remain in compliance, lead family engagement events and work to build partnerships within the communities we serve to empower and develop resources to support all IDEA Cincinnati families.

This is a grant funded position and funding may be extended. A grant-funded position has no guarantee of ongoing and indefinite employment. All duties and responsibilities tied to this position are allowable and allocable to the grant.

Location:

This is a full-time (remote/on-site) position located in Cincinnati, OH Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region , or who are willing to relocate.

Travel: This role requires 30% travel, and may require some night-time or weekend work to lead family engagement events.

What You'll Do - Accountabilities

Essential Duties:

• Oversee and manage the annual calendar for Title 1 compliance. You will ensure 100% of campuses are following the expectations set, meet the deadlines for completion and are storing all necessary documentation required for the federal program.
• Manage the annual budget cycle for each region and campus that is aligned to the federal funding we receive for Title 1 - family engagement across Ohio . You will be a responsible steward and business partner to the business office to ensure schools have the appropriate funds available and are using it for the appropriate tasks .
• Manage, monitor and update the compliance policy library across Ohio as it pertains to Title 1- family engagement. You will also provide materials that need to be board approved to the appropriate stakeholders (Executive Director VPs, Governance Team, Federal Grants Team)
• Observe, coach and give feedback to campuses and regions as they implement the expectations for the Title 1 program. Utilize feedback from the field to make the national planning and support stronger as the year progresses.
• Lead the management of the annual Title 1 compliance calendar which includes parent meetings to provide feedback on district policies, initiatives and programs. You will be responsible to review and update any compliance and policy documentation and ensure the most updated requirements are posted in the appropriate places .
• Develop and lead training for stakeholders to ensure they have the tools and resources available to them to execute Title 1 expectations.
• Develop and lead parent training sessions that will be led in-person and virtually by yourself or business partners in the region. The training sessions will be grounded in teaching parenting skills to support their students' academic and social-emotional success. You will be expected to host at least 1 topic of parent training per quarter and a bilingual (English/Spanish) candidate is preferred.
• Oversee the development of and execution of 3 regional community engagement events to bring community vendors/businesspeople/ service providers together with our families.
• Collaborate with campus leaders (Principal, API/APO, School Counselor) and regional team members (ED, RDO, RSFM) to develop family activities to support organizational goals of enrollment, ADA, and persistence.

What You Bring - Competencies

Knowledge and Skills:

• Organized, self-starter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with social media channels
• Relationship driven, mission aligned
• Event organization

Required experience:

Education: Bachelor Degree Required, experience accepted in lieu of degree

Certifications: none

Years of experience:

• 3 educational setting experience, preferably leading work that involved family and community engagement

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas
• Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees.
• Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency.
• Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between X and Y , commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/ .

* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Application process:

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Learn more about IDEA

At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members . Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values