Coordinator for School Improvement Services

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5•Washington Township, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator for School Improvement Services provides program support, coordination, and professional development for federal, state, and grant initiatives in collaboration with IU school administrators, teachers, and stakeholders. The role supports outside partners, researches the development or expansion of new and current services, and organizes and maintains department resources. The position coordinates programs, projects, professional development, and operational supports for school improvement initiatives. It works with educational and community partners, IU personnel, and other stakeholders, and requires travel within the IU5 region and elsewhere in the commonwealth as needed. The role is based in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, with computer use for most daily tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or at least 8 years of general business experience with related job functions.
Valid driver's license in the state of residence.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and explain complex instructions clearly.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Knowledge of state and federal laws that impact IU operations.
Flexibility and ability to work with many situations and personalities.
Ability to sit at a desk or stand for extended periods.
Auditory acuity to listen to others by telephone and in person.
Verbal skills to communicate effectively with the public.
Ability to withstand emotional stress.
Ability to create and manage computer applications needed for program management.
Ability to organize and maintain programmatic files.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and implement effective solutions quickly.
Reliable transportation for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating and developing professional development programs and services that serve the educational needs of local and statewide partners.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs, projects, and services in collaboration with school administrators, educators, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate and support professional development opportunities, conferences, meetings, workshops, special events, and services locally and statewide.
Develop and maintain program management systems, including data collection, reporting, inventory, records, and processes that support program effectiveness, accountability, and compliance.
Facilitate communication, collaboration, and partnership development among school personnel, IU staff, PDE representatives, institutions of higher education, statewide organizations, and other stakeholders.
Research and pursue opportunities for program growth, innovation, grant funding, partnerships, outreach projects, and other initiatives that enhance services to schools and students.
Provide and maintain resources, technical assistance, training, research, guidance, and support materials for assigned programs, projects, grants, and school improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with program staff and the Finance Department to develop, maintain, and monitor budgets, fiscal records, registrations, contracts, technology applications, and other operational supports.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, educational initiatives, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to assigned responsibilities.
Travel as necessary within the IU5 region and elsewhere in the commonwealth to support programs, partnerships, meetings, professional learning opportunities, and special projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.