Growth and Expansion Program School Coordinator

Vimenti; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vimenti seeks a Community School Coordinator to lead the implementation of the Full-Service Community School model at the San Juan site in Puerto Rico. The role partners with school leadership and the Incubator Manager to align services, assess needs and assets, and coordinate student and family supports to foster achievement and wellness.

The Coordinator will manage programs, advise on governance integration, coordinate data collection and reporting, and collaborate with partners to sustain

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, compliance, and coordination of people and resources.
• BA or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, business, management, or education with 3+ years of coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement a menu of needs-driven programs and services aligned with the community school model.
• Advise the principal on integrating partners and community members into school governance structures.
• Work with administration to align academic and non-academic support with school priorities.
• Serve as point person for agencies and partners and broker new collaborations.
• Support data collection, timely reporting, and responses to requests from leadership.
• Communicate effectively through presentations to groups within the school and community.

Skills

Strategic planning

Resource allocation

Leadership techniques

Coordination of people and resources

Governance integration

Education

BA or Master’s in psychology, social work, business, management, or education

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for the implementation, integration, alignment, and coordination of the community schools strategy at the site level. The Community School Coordinator (CSC) is responsible for facilitating the process of transforming the school into a Full-Service Community School. CSC works in partnership with the school's administration and the Incubator Manager to assess the school's and community's needs and assets, coordinates all student and family support services, and, in partnership with the school administration, creates a learning environment that supports student and family achievement and wellness.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and/or implement a menu of needs-driven, high-quality programs and services in adherence with the community school model, including but not limited to early childhood programs, expanded learning and enrichment opportunities, health services, parent/family engagement, adult education, direct material assistance, interventions, and targets to chronically absent students.
2. Advise the principal on how to integrate partners and community members into school governance structure (i.e., School Leadership, School Safety, Child Study, and Attendance teams).
3. Work with the school administration to integrate academic and non-academic support with school priorities.
4. Act as a point person for agencies and programs interested in partnering with the school and help broker new partnerships that are aligned with school goals and needs.
5. Support the research/evaluation of the community school by supervising and coordinating the collection of data, timely submission of reports, and responses to other requests for information made by the initiative’s leadership.
6. Effectively and professionally communicate through small and large presentations to groups within the school community and the school system’s community.
7. Collaborate in the integration and management of all program partners providing out-of-school time services at the community school.
8. Support the administrative school staff to answer routine questions and correspondence from parents, staff, students, and the community not requiring the principal or Program Director’s attention.
9. Organize and oversee a community resource and needs assessment process.
10. Seek input from teachers, school staff, parents, and students on a regular basis to determine ongoing needs of students and families.
11. Support in conjunction with the school principal and other staff in the coordination of city, school district, and community-based organization services at the school site.
12. Coordinate the allocation of space in conjunction with school administration for student and family support services, and for special events.
13. Responds to parent concerns as appropriate.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Incubation Manager, or School Principal.

Requirements

Education y/o Experience: BA or Master's Degree in psychology, social work, business, management, or education. +3 years of experience in the coordination of service or case management. Bilingual, Spanish and English writing and oral proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, compliance, and coordination of people and resources.

Physical Demands: Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. The position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. May reach above shoulder heights or below the waist and lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, and must be able to lift 15 pounds and use proper lifting techniques.

Mental Demands: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Building positive relationships with investors to ensure the sustainability of pipeline services.