Program Coordinator - African American Student Services (26-27 School Year)

Tucson Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a program coordinator for the African American Student Services unit. The role focuses on coordinating activities, administering program objectives, and ensuring outcomes align with priorities and funding.

Strong communication and supervisory experience are preferred, with bilingual abilities a plus. The position is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month role located in Tucson, with pay increases funded through an override.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required; two years of experience coordinating programs.
• Associate’s degree with four years of coordinating experience.
• Six years of progressive program administration experience.
• Proficiency with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to the program.
• Some positions may require certification.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and functions of designated programs.
• Analyze, evaluate, and ensure goals/objectives are achieved within priorities, time and budget constraints.

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031. Apply today!

SUMMARY

Coordinates the activities and functions of designated programs. Analyzes, evaluates and ensures that the goals and objectives for the program are accomplished according to established priorities, time and funding limitations or other specifications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree AND
  Two years of experience administering or coordinating programs.
  OR
• Associate’s Degree AND
  Four years of experience administering or coordinating programs.
  OR
• Six years of progressive experience administering or coordinating programs.
• Knowledge and ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific program.
• Some positions within this classification may require some type of certification.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check
  Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree.
• Two or more years experience participating in community groups and involvement with community resources or services.
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed practices.
• One or more years experience or training in Substance Misuse and Abuse Programs.
• Experience working in school settings.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: African American Student Services - 36th St. & Campbell Area

Classification:Non-Bargaining

FTE : 1.0 -8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.