Programs Coordinator

Job Description

Reports to: President & CEO

Hours: Full Time (Monday-Friday)

Location: Dallas, TX

To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to employment@Parentsstepahead.org

Overview of Parents Step Ahead (PSA) is a 501-C3 nonprofit organization with the mission “To recognize, educate, enable and empower parents to take a proactive role in the educational and personal development of their children.” Our goal is to help students attain more educational success to help them get out of poverty by empowering and equipping parents with the tools and resources they need to help their children break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations in education service.

PSA initiatives include:

• School-Based Parent Programs PSA Parent Educational Curriculum (PPC)
• Teacher Ambassador Program & Parent of the Year Awards The PC will report to the PSA President and the PSA Board; the PC is responsible for the operational success of PSA programs by ensuring seamless program management, development, delivering quality control and evaluations. The PC will be an essential external face of PSA in the community.

Overview of the Role: The PC plans and coordinates programs for PSA, including fundraising, budgeting, and community outreach. PC creates program materials and ensures that programs achieve stated objectives. The PC is responsible for managing and designing special events that publicize its missions to the community. Manage, develop, and implement programs that align with its mission and support the organization’s goals. The PC oversees and builds on PSA programs and seeks strong partnerships with K-12 school teachers, admin, Independent School Districts (ISD) officials, and School Boards of Education. Within this role, the qualified candidate will seek the empowerment of families from underserved communities. This work requires enrolling parents into the PSA programs, creating partnerships with teachers and school admin, and create meaningful service opportunities, to lead students’ academic success through family empowerment. The PC should have a deep understanding of the environments and communities in which we work. The PC is responsible for managing and creating memorable events that publicize its missions to the community. To be accepted to the Program Coordinator position, you must be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with diverse communities. If you have other skills in program development, please include them in your cover letter. “To recognize, educate, enable and empower parents to take a proactive role in the educational and personal development of their children”

Coordinator Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Planning and coordination of PSA program and its activities  Ensure implementation of policies and practices
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions
• Manage communications through media relations, social media, etc.
• Help build positive relations within the team and external parties
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda
• Ensure technology is used correctly for all operations (video conferencing, presentations, etc.)
• Prepare paperwork and order materials
• Keep updated records and create reports or proposals
• Support growth and program development
• Rallying supporters and raising funds  Spreading information about the PSA and forming collaborative partnerships
• Implementing the PPC (PSA Parent curriculum program) through partnerships and coming up with long-term and short-term plans for its implementation Requirements  Proven experience as program coordinator or relevant position
• Knowledge of program management and development procedures
• Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping, and reporting
• Tech-savvy, proficient in MS Office, Bilingual. English & Spanish is a plus
• Ability to work with diverse communities
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills  Detail-oriented and efficient
• BS/BA in business administration, communications, or relevant field
• The Job Position requires 2-4 years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree. Leadership Skills. The Program Coordinator must have excellent leadership skills to manage projects properly. Being adaptable when working with different types of people is also essential. He/she must have social grace and self-motivation to fulfill all tasks. Organizational Skills. A well-organized Program Coordinator must always pay attention to details and think ahead. Being a critical thinker and being able to work under stress is also crucial for this job position. Administrative Skills. This professional must be good with numbers and must have good office and clerical skills. Also, being a problem solver is vital. Interpersonal Skills. It is imperative to have active listening skills and relate to the people they interact with. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are equally crucial for the job.

Email Resume to:

employment@parentsstepahead.org