EDEY Coordinator

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Coordinator is an employee of the Mayor’s Office of Education (MOE) who works to implement, integrate, align, and coordinate the extended day, extended year (EDEY) initiative at the school site level. The Site Coordinator, while employed by MOE, is also accountable to the school principal and is therefore expected to plan and align all programs, services and opportunities collaboratively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a total of 10+ years working in the community in a social service setting (Preferably in education, or social work related).
• 3+ years of experience in fields such as community organizing, education, health or social work, or researching extending learning time and opportunities highly recommended (working in schools, city government, research institutions or service organizations).
• Deep knowledge, understanding, and interest in school and community.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of the public education system in Pennsylvania as well as the operation of community-based organizations and institutions of higher education is an asset.
• Must be comfortable with the use of data to drive decisions.
• Ability to help people process difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Proven understanding and ability to foster positive organizational health.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and to maintain relationships with community-based organizations, families and children, teachers, and volunteers.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage meaningfully with youth, parents, staff and the community-at-large.
• Applies effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills when responding to partners.
• Strong program management skills and the ability to prioritize work and to successfully facilitate multiple projects.
• Ability to organize and to facilitate meetings.
• Expertise with using data in an education, community, or social services setting.
• Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information.
• Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and limits.
• Reflective and seeks feedback.
• Exceptional cultural competency and proficiency.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of parental involvement and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Work with key players to coordinate program launch and implementation, develop and manage partnerships, and share updates and information.
• Support effective resource coordination and utilization at the school level.
• Cultivate and create community partner relationships with outside agencies that complement the vision of the school.
• Regularly convene representatives from program partners that serve students and families to report on program progress, troubleshoot, enlist support in implementation of EDEY initiative and ensure alignment with school priorities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with all stakeholders including principals, school staff, caregivers, students, community members, service providers and partners, and other MOE team members.
• Engage families with the goal of increasing awareness of EDEY programs, sharing available opportunities, and helping connect families to providers to complete enrollment.
• When appropriate, engage local partners such as neighborhood associations, residents and community leaders in school planning and EDEY program implementation process.
• Cultivate collaborative structures and spaces to gather input from stakeholders and community leaders in decision-making processes related to EDEY program.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders including the city, the school community, and school partners to share key information, updates, ensure the flow of resources and technical assistance, and foster collaboration.
• Serve as an ambassador for EDEY by promoting program within the school community, answering questions, and clearing up misinformation.
• Create and manage communication platforms as needed.
• Work with school staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders (such as local businesses, nonprofit partners, and public agencies) to build knowledge about, connections with, and support for EDEY initiative.
• Participate in school leadership meetings at principal’s or designee’s request to stay informed of school priorities and support connecting school community with appropriate service providers and partners.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers based on MOE guidelines to support with EDEY initiative as needed.
• Perform school community asset mapping, needs assessment, opportunities assessment, and make connections to appropriate service providers.
• Assist in creation of provider standards and resources as needed and participate in provider selection.
• Conduct assessments on an ongoing basis, including data collection, resource inventory, gap analysis, and follow ups.
• Manage the feedback loop by gathering and sharing feedback from stakeholders to inform short-term programming adjustments and long-term planning for future programs.
• Maintain working relationships with internal and external department staff responsible for monitoring and coaching on program activities and compliance to support in ensuring program effectiveness.
• Collect and use data to facilitate continuous improvement process, share feedback and outcomes, and support school administration and community leaders in making data-driven program decisions.
• Leverage knowledge, relationships, and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot challenges that can be resolved at the school site-level.
• Complete administrative duties such as managing email communication, utilizing appropriate databases, and submitting reports to be shared with school, community, and City leaders for feedback and support.
• Meet with Manager on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to review weekly reports and create support systems to facilitate the delivery of quality services.
• Work closely with Manager to develop and implement the shared work plan based on EDEY program model and goals and school-level mission and vision.
• Participate in regular Mayor’s Office of Education staff meetings and learning communities with other offices and departments.
• Participate in ongoing professional development including capacity-building activities, presentations and conferences, initiative-wide and site-based trainings, peer network meetings and study visits.
• Approach the role with flexibility as program parameters and site responsibilities may change as the program evolves.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings) with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities, extending to spouse and dependents in some cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees