Program Support Specialist - Los Angeles, United States - A World Fit For Kids

A World Fit For Kids

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:
Program Support Specialist
Department:Programs

Reports to:
Programs Director
Status Full-time; non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Program Support Specialist will assist in overseeing multiple schools or travel from site to site to provide support to Site Coordinators, when absent or on leave.

While the program Support Specialist is on site, they will manage all major functions of program quality and student experience including but not limited to program design and planning, program marketing, student recruitment, attendance tracking and forecasting, staff selection, professional development, program finances, stakeholder relationships, and compliance requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

Work at various program sites to provide leadership and support in all program functions; report to work site location is set at the discretion of the Director of Programs.
Manage administrative responsibilities including but not limited to acquiring supplies used for the afterschool program, review, and complete program compliance paperwork, monitor enrollment and student rosters, process timesheets, enter attendance in data systems, update budget trackers, and other assigned administrative duties
Manage program quality metrics, including but not limited to conducting staff performance evaluations, implement student recruitment and student retention strategies, survey students for programming interests, meet student program attendance goals, monitor age appropriate curriculum development and facilitation, and stakeholder relationship management
Ensure program is aligned with school day objectives and follows California Expanded Learning Quality Standards
Lead and coordinate creative program marketing and recruitment efforts via advertisement campaigns that are visible on campus and appropriately showcase program offerings
Supervise, train, and coach staff members on best practices for activity facilitation and student engagement
Review and provide feedback on lesson plans created by staff; supervise all activities that occur during after school program; facilitate activities as needed
Demonstrate leadership and a commitment to educating and empowering youth to reach their fullest potential
Coordinate a safe, engaging, and collaborative program for the number of students the program is required to service; meet year end attendance goals according to program requirements
Have extensive knowledge of age appropriate classroom and behavior management skills and age appropriate activity and curriculum planning
Provides training and development to employees, during introductory employment period and ongoing at routine staff development meetings, Leaders in Training Program, and during site reviews
Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Qualifications:

3 years of after school programming operations in a school setting or youth recreational facility preferred
Availability to work set programming hours including before school hours, after school hours, and weekends
Tech savvy and proficient in with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and data entry systems
Previous experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders' parents, students, staff, administrators
Strong, clear written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated professional attitude, approach, and commitment to integrity
Ability to travel to Los Angeles County Schools including the San Fernando Valley
Experience in working with ethnic and culturally diverse communities
Energetic, motivated, outgoing personalities strongly desired
TB Test Clearance & Live Scan Clearance (Background check)
Bilingual in Spanish/ English preferred

Education and Experience:

BA preferred in education, youth development, physical education or a related field
Experience in education, tutoring, running community programs/ events, student recruitment and staff development is required
Minimum of threefour years' experience as a site coordinator in the expanding learning field, working with K12 grades
Minimum of two years' experience in a supervisor role
High School diploma
Spanish communication is desirable

Special Skills:

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is energetic, ambitious, goal-oriented and creative, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a talent for building strong and productive relationships across constituencies.

Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Superior writing

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer.

The employees are frequently required to talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The physical