Program Coordinator

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision.

Will you join us?

Job Summary

For The office of Transportation, oversees the implementation of the programmatic activities. Oversees the program operations and assures that the programmatic operations are in compliance with the grant, operating budget or charter agreement for the assigned area. 

Essential Functions

Transportation Specialty

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the garage, parents, schools, and/or other departments regarding transportation questions, concerns and official complaints.

• Maintains late bus communication and updates as needed.

• Assists with contract management for the Global Positioning System (GPS) contract, including garage compliance, spending and expansion.

• Maintains detailed records of customer interactions, transactions, comments and complaints.

• Prepares reports for Transportation which include transportation statistics and GPS compliance reporting.

• Provides problem-solving support to Transportation Services leadership.

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision.

Will you join us?

Job Summary

For The office of Transportation, oversees the implementation of the programmatic activities. Oversees the program operations and assures that the programmatic operations are in compliance with the grant, operating budget or charter agreement for the assigned area. 

Essential Functions

Transportation Specialty

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the garage, parents, schools, and/or other departments regarding transportation questions, concerns and official complaints.

• Maintains late bus communication and updates as needed.

• Assists with contract management for the Global Positioning System (GPS) contract, including garage compliance, spending and expansion.

• Maintains detailed records of customer interactions, transactions, comments and complaints.

• Prepares reports for Transportation which include transportation statistics and GPS compliance reporting.

• Provides problem-solving support to Transportation Services leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in program management, implementation, data collections and research, which has included experience with academic enrichment in a large urban district or overseeing components of financial and administrative operations in a large organization.

OR

• Any combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of

Talent.

NOTE\: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience

requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office,

they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential

for success in this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of\:

the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.

·the process improvement and the methods utilized to implement systemic change.

·community resources to support program initiatives.

·the principals, practices, and procedures underlying coordination of large-scale projects and initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to\:

·create and maintain databases, design spreadsheets and create reports and documents.

·assess the effectiveness of activities and/or vendors and to make recommendations for modifications as needed.

·function as an entrepreneurial self-starter and as a member of a team.

·work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing assignments.

·formulate solutions to complex problems and develop strategies to address the identified issues based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence. coordinate professional development activities.

·build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.

·understand, interpret and analyze a variety of data sources.

·design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and reporting on performance data.

·assist with the implementation of strategic initiatives.

·adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided.

·use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

·communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

·understand, interpret and analyze a variety of data sources.

·design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and reporting on performance data.

·assist with the implementation of strategic initiatives.

·adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided.

·use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

·communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all

employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion,

sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender

identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information

regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in program management, implementation, data collections and research, which has included experience with academic enrichment in a large urban district or overseeing components of financial and administrative operations in a large organization.

OR

• Any combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of

Talent.

NOTE\: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience

requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office,

they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential

for success in this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of\:

the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.

·the process improvement and the methods utilized to implement systemic change.

·community resources to support program initiatives.

·the principals, practices, and procedures underlying coordination of large-scale projects and initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to\:

·create and maintain databases, design spreadsheets and create reports and documents.

·assess the effectiveness of activities and/or vendors and to make recommendations for modifications as needed.

·function as an entrepreneurial self-starter and as a member of a team.

·work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing assignments.

·formulate solutions to complex problems and develop strategies to address the identified issues based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence. coordinate professional development activities.

·build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.

·understand, interpret and analyze a variety of data sources.

·design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and reporting on performance data.

·assist with the implementation of strategic initiatives.

·adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided.

·use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

·communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

·understand, interpret and analyze a variety of data sources.

·design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and reporting on performance data.

·assist with the implementation of strategic initiatives.

·adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided.

·use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

·communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all

employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion,

sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender

identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information

regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.