New Worlds Reading, Regional Partners Coordinator
New Worlds Reading, Regional Partners Coordinator
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$ 65000 - 75000
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Project Manager I
Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Under the supervision of the Regional Partners Project Manager for the New Worlds Reading Initiative the Regional Partners Program Coordinator will support the development implementation and ongoing management and coordination of the New Worlds Reading Initiative Regional Partners Program. The New Worlds Reading Initiative Regional Partners Program Coordinator will work in collaboration with the New Worlds Reading Initiative team. This position is based in Florida and is time limited.
The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learnings mission is to improve the quality of teaching learning and childcare. We research develop and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically the Center targets kindergarten readiness 3rd grade reading proficiency and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in childrens educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research practice and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nations elite public research universities the Center operates as a dynamic entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UFs service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting hiring and retaining top talent by valuing a variety of thought skill and experience. As an equal opportunity employer we believe in fostering environments where team members feel respected valued for their differences and empowered to do their best work.
Responsibilities may include:
Project Management and Coordination
- Develop and maintain project plans including timelines and milestones
- Effectively set and communicate project expectations to team members and partner organizations
- Facilitate program meetings develop and deliver progress reports proposals requirements documentation and presentations
- Establish and maintain relationships with key partners to understand their needs ensurealignment on objectives and ensure ongoing buy-in across all program activities
- Proactively manage and communicate ongoing changes in program scope identify potentialcrises and develop contingency plans
- Support the development of best practices and tools for program management and execution
- Ensure all program data and reports are collected from partners on schedule and meet required content and format
- Execute strategies for operational efficiencies
Support
- Logistical support for community literacy events family literacy workshops professionaldevelopment events site visits workshops and meetings
- Troubleshoot challenges and address them as they arise coordinate with other project staff providing implementation support to ensure consistency and effective communication structures
- Provide support to Regional Partners Program Project Manager
- Support executive leadership as requested
Data Collection Reporting and Program Evaluation
- Follow data collection processes and protocols utilized throughout the duration of the program
- Compile data and other information from all partner organizations in the program
- Contribute to data reporting procedures for reports and other analysis both internally and toexternal stakeholders (legislature funders etc.)
- Develop program analysis and reporting metrics to monitor overall program efficacy andObjectives and Key Results (OKRs)
- Provide support for data collection data management data analysis and reporting and decisionmanagement tool design and development
- Develop recommendations to identify successful and unsuccessful program elements
Partner Recruitment Selection and Support
- Engage in market and literature research to understand how to effectively engage and supportnonprofit and community organizations in service of a common goal
- Review disaggregated data to identify gaps and target regions/organizations for recruitment and engagement
- Execute the programs recruitment strategy that specifically targets organizations that serveregions across the state with a particular focus on the most hard-to-reach communities in the state
- Connect directly with organizations to determine the needs and inform the design of the programand subsequent adjustments and additions
- Develop in collaboration with the Project Manager and New Worlds Reading Initiative team allcontent guidance templates and tools for partners in the program and provide onboardingtraining and technical assistance to partners in using them throughout the duration of the program
- Ensure partners are adequately supported with appropriate information messaging andmarketing tool kits to optimize their work in the communities
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Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 years experience in project coordination and management
- Experience and success working with diverse communities and/or low-income families
- Experience in management/coordination of multiple tasks and projects within a cohesive system
- Strong relational organizational and communication skills
- Experience working directly in communities with local organizations/nonprofits
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
