Program Coordinator - COMPASS After-School & Summer Program

Arete Education•Bronx, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arete Program Coordinator will carry out various administrative services assigned for Arete Education Youth afterschool and summer programs and will plan, organize, and direct the execution of program activities, special projects, events, and requests. Areté Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed-Stuy. Through afterschool, summer, and career-connected programs, Areté delivers 5,000+ program hours per year with a 97% graduation rate and 76% post-secondary enrollment.

Requirements

A commitment to excellence in your work with others as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with colleagues and members of school community
Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance
Willingness to learn new systems, skill sets, and capacities to improve problem-solving and leadership skills
Ability to work effectively with school aged youth, educators, families, and communities from a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship building and communication skills.
Ability to be polite, positive, and professional in all communications
Ability to manage time effectively
Willingness to go the extra mile or try something new
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be empathetic and listen to others well
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with all Google Education Apps, Microsoft Office, Zoom Video Conferencing, Social Media apps, video and photo editing apps
Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (8-hours) to begin internship
Department of Education background clearance
High School diploma required

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or work experience working with Arete Education preferred
college degree preferred

Responsibilities

Create staff and student schedules; update weekly as needed.
Oversee student and staff attendance procedures; support daily reporting of data to the Program Director.
Develop weekly progress reports for the Program Director for student attendance and staff performance.
Organize and maintain curriculum binders and digital files.
Add daily photo and video posts to Arete social media accounts.
Always represent the Arete Education and Partner schools in the best light, consistent with organizational standards of conduct.
Identifies needs, makes recommendations for, and facilitates the high quality summer program activities.
Collaborate with other program teams across the organization.
Coordinate and manage all aspects of assigned projects to ensure timely completion within the available budget.
Assist the Program Director, or other leadership staff, with planning functions for special projects.
Acts as liaison with program staff and leadership team.
Attend and participate in all weekly summer program activities, events, training, and staff meetings.
Participate in weekly performance meetings with your supervisor.
Demonstrate exceptional services skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, professionalism, a positive and encouraging demeanor and a "can do" attitude.
Conduct family outreach to support student enrollment and attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.