Program Coordinator, Senior - Student Placement & Enrollment (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District coordinates the activities and functions of designated programs, analyzes, evaluates, and ensures goals and objectives are met within priorities, time, and funding limits. This role oversees day-to-day administration of Student Placement & Enrollment, district enrollment, student placement processes, and school assignments.

We coordinate student placements and streamlined enrollment at schools of choice, collaborating with district departments, schools and the

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with additional program administration experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to the program.
• Ability to use word processing, database and spreadsheet programs.
• Bilingual ability may be preferred (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and functions of designated programs.
• Analyze and evaluate goals to meet priorities, time, and funding constraints.
• Administer Student Placement & Enrollment, district enrollment, and school assignments.
• Coordinate student placements and streamlined enrollment at schools of choice.
• Collaborate with district departments, schools and the community to provide responsive enrollment systems.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

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.

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. Responsible for day-to-day administration of Student Placement & Enrollment, district enrollment, student placement processes, and school assignments. Coordinates student placements and streamlined enrollment at schools of choice. Collaborates with district departments, schools, and the community to provide responsive systems for enrollment.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree OR
• Bachelor’s Degree AND Four(4) years of experience administering or coordinating programs OR
• Eight (8) years of progressive experience administering or coordinating programs
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to specific program is required.
• Knowledge and ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs
• Two (2) years Supervisory Experience
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Some positions within this classification may require some type of certification.

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 Requirements

• Experience in a school district setting.
• Competence with database and web publishing programs.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) or some proficiency in Spanish.
• Experience working with diverse student populations in an educational or volunteer setting.
• Knowledge of Arizona Department of Education requirements for student membership and absences.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: District Office

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 the Employee 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.