Position: Community School Coordinator

Department: Impact

Supervisor: Khushboo Jain, Director Community School Network

Status: Salary, Exempt, Full-time

Salary range: $50k - $55k annually

Location: Ramos Elementary School, Allentown, PA

Community School Coordinator Position Description

The Community School Coordinator is responsible for strategically aligning and coordinating before, during and after school interventions, activities, programs and supplemental services at the school site to promote success with students, families and staff. Coordinated resources and programs must address key priority areas for the school such as boosting family engagement to drive better outcomes with attendance, behavior, literacy, math and youth engagement.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversight and implementation of data driven interventions for priority areas, such as:
  • Family-involvement strategies/events/programming
  • Community involvement strategies/events/programming
  • Positive Youth Development strategies
  • Others as identified by the school site through capture/review of data
• Coordination and documentation of resources connected to the school
• Project management on assigned key initiatives
• Leadership and communication within school and among partners and families
• Strategic engagement with partners to ensure maximization of resources for best outcomes
• Use of data to inform planning and strategy development
• Monitors CS budget related to school based grants, other funds received.

• May be responsible for other duties, as assigned by the Principal of the school and by the direct supervisor.
• Assures the above are carried out within the context of partnership and with an overall goal of increased student success.

Work Experience and/or Education for Community School Coordinator

A four-year accredited college degree in a field related to the guidance, education and development of young people, master's degree preferred. A minimum of three of related experience in working with youth is required.

Skills for Community School Coordinator

• Must be able to relate to multi-cultural populations in a sensitive and appropriate manner. Specific experience working in bi-lingual/bi-cultural settings a plus.
• Must be able to relate to youth, parents, staff, educators, and the community at large in both oral and written form.
• Knowledge of the operation of the public education system in Pennsylvania as well as the operation of a community-based organization and institution of higher education is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits Package

In addition to the base pay and annual merit increases this position is eligible for our org-wide performance based annual bonus package which is typically 1%-3% of base pay. The benefits package includes subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance, fully paid life and ltd insurance, a 401k retirement plan with employer contributions and a generous paid leave policy.

Remote Work Policy

This position is expected to report 100% of the time on location and in person at Ramos Elementary School. Limited opportunities to work remotely are possible for specific instances that require it.