21st CCLC Grant Program Specialist

Duty Days: 215 | Pay Grade: E06 | Salary Schedule: see agency schedule.

Primary Purpose

The Program Specialist provides support to ACE site coordinators in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree in education, management or related field.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with the community and staff members.
• Strong organizational, customer service and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of computer proficiency using Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Ability to conceive and construct innovative programs/activities targeted to specific family needs.

Preferred:

• Ability to communicate in native language(s) of program recipients.
• At least 3 years leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in education.
• Experience with high‑risk children and families.
• Meeting the needs of students with multiple learning styles.
• Curriculum development (lesson planning, scope and sequencing).
• Staff supervision.
• Training and development.
• Connecting families to resources.
• Identifying and utilizing community resources.
• 21st CCLC or after‑school/summer program experience.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, design, and help implement family engagement events at the campus and district level.
• Plan, provide and oversee all professional development for family engagement and student programming.
• Monitor program fidelity through continued observations of family engagement events and provide feedback and coaching to site coordinators.
• Oversee the implementation of high‑impact tutoring and alignment of school day to ACE after‑school programs.
• Manage the recruitment and retention of students and families.
• Work closely with the site coordinator to implement ongoing family engagement activities.
• Complete data entry and required reporting according to scheduled deadlines.
• Meet all compliance requirements including effective data and fiscal management.
• Lead and facilitate ongoing planning efforts including community outreach.
• Attend all required meetings, conferences, and trainings.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (written & verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate school functions.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours including some evenings; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending.