Program Manager (GEAR UP)

Program Manager, Operations And Grants Development (GEAR UP)

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Coordinates and monitors Prekindergarten Head Start (PKHS), ELECT / CTC, Family Literacy related service components under the aegis of the Office of Early Childhood Education. Ensures that all mandated federal / state rules and regulations regarding enrollment are adhered to. Oversees the single application process for both prekindergarten programs. Acts as a resource person to community-based partner agencies regarding prekindergarten enrollment. Provides support to itinerant and site-based District personnel as well as for staff from various community-based partner or contracted agencies on using the data management system for enrollment. Coordinates and monitors menu of services and supports and related service components under the aegis of the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. Coordinates and provides direction for Professional Development offered to the schools based on their needs and requests for support. Oversees programmatic and budget activities for grant-funded programs. Assists the Assistant Superintendent in achieving programmatic effectiveness in the operational aspects while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local guidelines. Provides leadership for and directly participates in all operational phases from initial project design through summative evaluation, with a particular emphasis on delivery of support to schools. Acts as a resource person for menu of supports for itinerant and site-based District personnel as well as for staff from various community-based partner or contracted agencies. Coordinates, plans and provides direction to staff engaged in training and the provision of technical assistance for prevention, intervention and behavioral health services. Oversees the response to behavioral health emergencies / crises and the aftermath of traumas that affect school communities. Develops and implements strategies that supports a positive school climate and promotes the social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive.

GEAR UP Specialty

Monitors the provision of GEAR UP services to program participants; maintains appropriate records and files on all program activities to maintain compliance with federal and state guidelines; generates annual reports for funding as well as internal data and reports on the programs and services provided by GEAR UP; submits reports in accordance with predetermined timelines.

Assesses the propriety of program expenditures and participates in budget planning for GEAR UP; serves as a liaison between GEAR UP partners and the School District.

Responsible for the development and implementation of collaborative structures and partnerships at a designated GEAR UP school and its feeder middle schools.

Convener of the College Readiness Collaborative Community partnership and steering committee, ensuring the alignment of all partner contributions to District.

Responsible for the development of a common agenda through the creation of Annual Action Plans as defined by the GEAR UP goals and informed by the needs of the School District of Philadelphia.

Supports the use of a common system of measurement and college readiness metrics as outlined by the Office of Research and Evaluation, ensuring partner contributions are complimentary, and eliminating duplication of resources.

Oversees the implementation of interventions and activities, ensuring collaborative partners interact with target population.

Acts as member of school leadership team, serving as subject matter expert in college readiness, guiding the determination of needed resources.

Leads bi-monthly joint planning College Readiness Collaborative Community meetings at the school.

Responsible for ensuring the accumulation of and entry of all participant data into Data Management system.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in career and college awareness including the responsibility of program and partnership development in a large urban school environment, in the areas of operational practices involving grants.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Seven years of full-time, paid, professional experience in career and college awareness including the responsibility of program and partnership development in a large urban school environment, in the areas of operational practices involving grants.

Demonstrated knowledge of :

• the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.
• supervisory methods and techniques.
• businesses and other resources in the community that can support program initiatives.
• current social, educational, and economic issues as they relate to urban families.
• administrative and budgetary practices and procedures for federal grants.

Ability to :

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

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