Educational Initiatives Supervisor

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority • Twinsburg, OH

7d • $0 - $53,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Initiatives Supervisor assists the Resident Services Manager of Special Programs with supervision of the Early Childhood Initiative, program evaluation, grant proposal preparation, and grant management to support the needs and strategic goals of the Resident Services Department. The role also coordinates and supervises youth educational initiatives within the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority.

The position supervises Early Childhood Service Coordinators, oversees program compliance and reporting, manages evaluation activities, and supports grant development, submissions, and reporting. It also researches funding prospects, monitors grant calendars, prepares reports and summaries, helps manage program communications and marketing, and collaborates with internal and community partners to identify resident resources. The position represents AMHA at community events and inter-agency activities.

The role is based in an office environment and includes onsite and offsite meetings. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field and 1–2 years of experience in grant writing, data management, and evaluations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to be insured under AMHA policies.
• Knowledge of AMHA policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements, and activities relevant to the assigned organization.
• Knowledge of applicable HUD rules and regulations for affordable housing programs administered and managed by AMHA.
• Knowledge of social work and resources available through community agencies.
• Knowledge of the needs and attitudes of physically, socially, and economically disadvantaged people, including youth and older adults, and ability to communicate with people from varying social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of database reporting.
• Ability to research and develop successful grant proposals for public and private funding sources.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment, analyze situations, and make timely decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask independently to meet funding and reporting deadlines.
• Ability to present information clearly, concisely, and convincingly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare accurate grants, reports, correspondence, instructions, training manuals, and other written materials.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy with sensitive, complex, and confidential matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient mathematical and statistical skills, including interpreting data, charts, and graphs and preparing and maintaining accounting reports, budgets, and statements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, officials, and the general public.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Familiarity with Tenmast.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Early Childhood Initiative and supervise Early Childhood Service Coordinators, ensuring they have appropriate resources and support and meet departmental objectives and goals.
• Communicate staff performance issues to the Resident Services Manager of Special Programs.
• Assist in evaluating and recommending job applicants, delegating responsibilities, setting expectations and goals, providing feedback, and coaching staff.
• Process, monitor, and maintain required personnel and payroll data.
• Ensure timely follow-up on requests for services, as appropriate.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outside evaluators contracted by the Early Childhood Initiative; oversee evaluation activities, create reports, and make recommendations to the Director of Resident Services.
• Support Early Childhood Initiative grant reporting and ensure data entry, outputs, and outcomes meet program and grant requirements.
• Oversee SPARK Ohio compliance and reporting, ensuring monthly fidelity; indirectly oversee Parents as Teachers compliance and reporting through supervision of the Educational Initiatives Coordinator.
• Work with the Finance Department to develop and monitor Early Childhood Initiative reports and prepare summaries for executive meetings.
• Research government, foundation, and corporate grant prospects.
• Write, prepare, and track grant proposals and applications, including required supporting documentation for the Early Childhood Initiative.
• Assess strategies and methods to improve Early Childhood Initiative outcomes and make recommendations to the Resident Services Manager of Special Programs and the Director of Resident Services.
• Analyze, evaluate, draft, review, and revise substantive correspondence as appropriate.
• Prepare an annual report on Early Childhood Initiative activities for key stakeholders.
• Assist with communication and marketing for the Early Childhood Initiative.
• Maintain and monitor the funding calendar for active Early Childhood Initiative grants.
• Attend meetings with the Director of Resident Services and the Director of Communications and Philanthropy to support the Early Childhood Initiative and grant proposal submissions.
• Collaborate with the Resident Services Manager of Special Programs, Director of Communications and Philanthropy, and Self Sufficiency Initiatives Supervisor to identify resources for residents’ social service and mental health needs, and share general resource information with service coordinators as appropriate.
• Represent AMHA at community functions, collaborations, annual meetings, and inter-agency workshops; network with agencies and represent AMHA professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary; minimum salary of $53,700, with consideration based on education, background, and experience.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
• Medical plan.
• Free dental and vision plans with minimal out-of-pocket cost.
• Basic life insurance.
• Fourteen paid holidays.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager