University Assisted Community Schools (UACS) Out-of-School Time (OST) & Adult Education Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania

27d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Netter Center’s UACS OST and Adult Education Coordinator connects the out-of-school time and adult education programs with the University. The Coordinator supervises afterschool, evening, and summer enrichment programs, academic program partnerships, and related activities. The role includes planning, organizing, and supervising part-time staff, university student workers, and volunteers; supporting effective instruction and programming; and providing direct service to implement programs.

The Coordinator manages required program reporting and compliance, including funder and Netter Center requirements, participant enrollment, and attendance documentation. Working with Netter Center colleagues and school partners, the Coordinator facilitates connections with faculty partners and works with their supervisor and school building leadership to ensure programming addresses students’ academic needs. The role is supervised by the UACS High School Program Manager.

UACS afterschool programs provide academic, cultural, and recreational programming Monday through Friday during the school year from 2:54 p.m. to 6 p.m., and for six weeks in the summer from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult Education is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The typical work schedule is 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The position is regular part-time and is a one-year term appointment, with the opportunity to extend depending on available funding. The position is based in Philadelphia and requires in-person work at various community schools at least 75% of the time.

Requirements

• High school graduate/GED and 5 to 7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, working with high school-aged students in grades 9–12 and young adults.
• Strong experience with community schools and service learning, preferably university-assisted community schools and academically based community service.
• Experience with reading and writing literacy and youth workforce development.
• Experience facilitating successful youth development programs and collaborative endeavors, and managing multiple programs at once.
• Track record of both self-directed and team-oriented accomplishments.
• Organized, detail-oriented, accurate, dependable, and flexible.
• Ability to walk frequently, including for extended periods indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to work in person at various community schools at least 75% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Penn and West Philadelphia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise part-time staff, university student workers, and volunteers.
• Support staff and volunteers in delivering effective instruction and programming.
• Provide direct service related to program implementation.
• Complete required program reporting and compliance activities for funders and the Netter Center, including accurate student enrollment and attendance documentation.
• Work as part of a team with Netter Center staff and school partners.
• Work closely with and facilitate connections to faculty partners.
• Coordinate with the supervisor and school building leadership to ensure programming addresses students’ academic needs.
• Provide varied and complex administrative coordination to support daily operations.
• Facilitate scheduling for large groups and cross-departmental or divisional meetings across multiple initiatives.
• Assist with travel arrangements and expense reports.
• Assist with coordinating and planning department events.
• As needed, assist with weekly payroll preparation and processing, equipment contracts and repairs, facilities requests, office supply maintenance, and service contracts.
• Create purchase orders as needed and troubleshoot and follow up on purchasing requests.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans, with pre-tax or Roth savings options and investment choices through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Substantial time away from work during the year.
• Long-term care insurance option for faculty and staff and eligible family members.
• Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
• Access to University resources, libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, and cultural and recreational activities.
• Discounts and special services, including arts and cultural admission and memberships, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services.
• Flexible work options and hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED