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

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise the program’s PT staff, university student workers and volunteers and support their delivery of effective instruction and programming.
• Implement direct service related to program implementation.
• Implement all required program reporting and compliance, including that of funders and the Netter Center.
• Ensure proper and complete student participant enrollment and student attendance documentation, among other tasks.
• Work as part of a team with other Netter Center staff and school partners and work closely with and facilitate connections to faculty partners.
• Work closely with their supervisor and school building leadership to ensure programming addresses the academic needs of students.

Requirements

• 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

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
• Retirement
• Time Away from Work
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Wellness and Work-life Resources
• University Resources
• Flexible Work Hours