University Assisted Community Schools (UACS) Out-of-School Time (OST) & Adult Education Coordinator

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Posted Job Title

University Assisted Community Schools (UACS) Out-of-School Time (OST) & Adult Education Coordinator

Job Profile Title

Coordinator, Program

Job Description Summary

The Netter Center’s UACS OST and Adult Education Coordinator will serve as the connector between the OST and Adult Education programs and the University. Specifically, the Coordinator will supervise out-of-school time (OST)/afterschool, evening and summer enrichment programs, as well as academic program partnerships and activities.

This is a Regular Part-Time Staff Position.

Job Description

Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world. The Netter Center’s university-assisted community schools (UACS) is a strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members of the community in which the school is located and engage students (K-16+) in real world, community problem solving.

The UACS OST/afterschool programs offer academic, cultural and recreational programming to students Monday through Friday from the last bell (2:54pm) until 6:00pm through the academic year and from 8am – 4pm for 6 weeks each summer. The UACS Adult Education program is offered from 6-8PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Responsibilities:

Major components of the position include planning, organizing and supervising the program’s PT staff, university student workers and volunteers and supporting their delivery of effective instruction and programming. This position will also implement direct service related to program implementation. This position will implement all required program reporting and compliance, including that of funders and the Netter Center. Compliance activities include proper and complete student participant enrollment and student attendance documentation, among other tasks. This position works as part of a team with other Netter Center staff and school partners and will work closely with and facilitate connections to faculty partners. This position works closely with their supervisor and school building leadership to ensure programming addresses the academic needs of students.The position is supervised by the UACS High School Program Manager.

This is a Regular Part-Time Staff Position.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s and 1-2 years of experience working with high school-aged (grades 9-12) students and young adults, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong experience with community schools, preferably university-assisted community schools, and service learning, preferably academically-based community service, reading and writing literacy and youth workforce development.

• Knowledge about Penn and West Philadelphia preferred.

• Experience in facilitating successful youth development programs, collaborative endeavors, and managing multiple programs at once.

• Track record of both self-directed and team-oriented accomplishments.

• Organized, detail-oriented, accurate, dependable, and flexible.

• The ability to do frequent walking, including walking for extended periods of time indoors or outdoors. 

• The ability to work at various community schools in person at least 75% of the time.

Schedule:

The UACS OST and Adult Education Coordinator schedule is typically 12PM- 6PM Mon/Wed/Fri and 12PM- 8PM on Tues/Thu.

This is a 1-year term appointment with the opportunity to extend based on available funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range

$24.21 - $25.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. 

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.