Program Specialist, Community Education - Youth and Adult Enrichment

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Job Title: Program Specialist, Community Education - Youth and Adult Enrichment  and Requisition ID number: 99334

Close Date: 11:59 PM on  

Organizational Unit:  Youth & Adult Enrichment (10001102) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  MAAS(43) 

Functional Area:  Administrative 

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Program Specialist, Community Education: Youth and Adult Enrichment

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, coordinates MPS Community Education: Youth and Adult Enrichment Programs (YAE), including program development, financial oversight, staff support, community development, and public relations; develops programs according to market trends, community issues, defined needs and available resources. Lead, coordinate and supervise 21st Century Grant programs; and assure the grant program activities and procedures are in compliance with state and Federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Leads, coordinates and supervises the 21st Century Grant programs.
• Leads and coordinates a variety of Youth and Adult Enrichment support programs in support of MPS community education goals; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Coordinates financial oversight and management, operational management; staff support, community development and public relations; assists with the development of Youth and Adult Enrichment systems, policies, and procedures; assures staff compliance with departmental procedures, priorities and standards.
• Supervises/manages assigned program staff; schedules and evaluates staff training needs, and prioritizes and assigns projects; performs teacher and support staff observations and provides coaching and guidance on professional responsibilities and technical skills.
• Performs required administrative functions for assigned YAE; monitors budgets, revenue and expenses; processes payroll, administrative documents and financial reports; requisitions supplies and equipment; assists with development of YAE budgets.
• Coordinates 21st Century program operations; evaluates and analyzes program and community issues, and recommends and implements solutions.
• Participates on the YAE leadership team sharing expertise, and provides development of systems, policies and procedures for Youth and Adult Enrichment programs.
• Evaluates programs and develops recommendations for changes and improvements; collects and analyzes program and participant data, and develops recommendations to improve program quality.
• Coordinates the applications and reporting for YAE grant fund programs; assures the grant program activ