Sunrise Centers Program Coordinator 1

Houston ISD; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD is seeking a senior administrative coordinator to coordinate the senior leadership office and Sunrise Centers, collecting information, communicating with stakeholders, and gathering customer feedback on the program's impact.

You will prepare responses to information requests, manage calendars, support project management and progress monitoring, organize meetings and events, and maintain confidential records across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years in district/central office.
• Experience with policy and budgets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of the senior leadership team and Sunrise Centers.
• Prepares communications for stakeholders including Board of Education.
• Collects and consolidates budget, procurement, policy, and personnel data.
• Gathers feedback from customers and end users via school visits.
• Manages calendars and meeting logistics.
• Supports project management and progress monitoring.
• Maintains confidential records and data integrity.
• Plans meetings, workshops, and events.
• Executes high-priority special projects.
• Resolves issues raised by employees and stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Coordinates activities of the senior leader's office to support effective coordination and collaboration. Provides support to Sunrise Centers through collecting information, communicating with stakeholders, and gathering feedback from customers on the impact of the Sunrise Centers work. Executes special projects that have significant operational or organizational impact. Supports administrative staff.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all activities of the senior leadership team and Sunrise Centers, including planning, coordinating, facilitating, and managing follow-ups from meetings.
• Prepares communications from the senior leadership and from Sunrise Centers in response to requests for information from stakeholders including, but not limited to, the Board of Education, employee associations, employees, partner organizations, funders, media, and other public information requesters.
• Collects and consolidates budget, procurement, policy, performance, personnel, and other information.
• Regularly engages customers, clients, and end users, including through frequent school visits, to gather personal feedback on the impact of activities and needs.
• Executes special projects of high priority to the department and the district.
• Develops group and public-facing presentations incorporating information from various departments to support the advancement of departmental initiatives.
• Resolves issues and concerns elevated to or on behalf of individual employees, candidates, or other stakeholders.
• Develops and manages a unified calendar of weekly, monthly, and annual activities.
• Supports project management and progress monitoring activities, implementing district and procedures for project management and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with team members to plan and organize meetings, workshops, and events, including scheduling, logistics, and materials preparation.
• Maintain and update departmental records, databases, and filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree *Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district *Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software Microsoft Office Certifications/Licensure Equipment

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

-Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

-Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing directions on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

-Compiles and organizes data and figures.

PROBLEM SOLVING

-Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude, but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

-Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the district causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

-Collaborate and solve problems - works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

-Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems. Monitors customer service standards.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

-Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3016
• Job Category Administration
• Degree Level College/University
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4400 W 18th St, Houston, TX, 77092, US