New Worlds Reading, Engagement Coordinator

Orange, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 75000

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Project Manager I
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelors degree in an appropriate area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description:	The New Worlds Reading Engagement Coordinator will support the development implementation and ongoing management and coordination of the New Worlds Reading Initiative Engagement Team. The Engagement Coordinator will support the Engagement Manager with ensuring project coordination and implementation alignment with university departmental and state goals. This position will be located in the Central Florida / Orange County area 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 broad range of thought skill and experience. We believe in fostering environments where team members feel respected valued and empowered to do their best work. Responsibilities may include: Project Coordination: Develop and maintain project plans including timelines and milestones Effectively set and communicate project expectations to team members Facilitate team meetings develop and deliver progress reports proposals requirements documentation and presentations Establish and maintain relationships with key partners including district POCs and community organizations to understand their needs ensure alignment on objectives and ensure ongoing buy-in across all project and program activities Proactively coordinate and communicate ongoing changes in project and program scope identify potential crises and develop contingency plans Support the development of best practices and tools for execution Execute strategies for operational efficiencies Participant Recruitment and Partnership Building: Engage in market and literature review to understand how to effectively engage and support students caregivers schools districts and community organizations in service of a common goal Review and disaggregate data to identify gaps and target regions/organizations for recruitment and engagement Develop in collaboration with team a recruitment strategy that specifically identifies families of children eligible for the book delivery program with a particular focus on the most hard-to-reach communities in the state Connect directly with families and educators to determine the needs and inform the design of the project and subsequent products and services Build relationships with community and statewide partners to support ongoing family recruitment and enrollment efforts Establish and maintain relationships with key partner groups to understand their needs ensure alignment on objectives and ensure ongoing buy-in across all project activities Ensure partners are adequately supported with appropriate information messaging and marketing tool kits to optimize communication with eligible families Support Logistical support for literacy events family literacy workshops professional development events 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 the Engagement Manager other leadership team members for the New Worlds Reading Initiative and support executive leadership as requested
Expected Salary:	$65000- $75000
Required Qualifications:	Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:	3 years experience in project coordination Experience and success working with varied 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
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Classification Title:Project Manager IClassification Minimum Requirements:Bachelors degree in an appropriate area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Job Description:The New Worlds Reading Engagement Coordinator will support the development implementation and ongoing management ...

Classification Title:	Project Manager I
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelors degree in an appropriate area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description:	The New Worlds Reading Engagement Coordinator will support the development implementation and ongoing management and coordination of the New Worlds Reading Initiative Engagement Team. The Engagement Coordinator will support the Engagement Manager with ensuring project coordination and implementation alignment with university departmental and state goals. This position will be located in the Central Florida / Orange County area 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 broad range of thought skill and experience. We believe in fostering environments where team members feel respected valued and empowered to do their best work. Responsibilities may include: Project Coordination: Develop and maintain project plans including timelines and milestones Effectively set and communicate project expectations to team members Facilitate team meetings develop and deliver progress reports proposals requirements documentation and presentations Establish and maintain relationships with key partners including district POCs and community organizations to understand their needs ensure alignment on objectives and ensure ongoing buy-in across all project and program activities Proactively coordinate and communicate ongoing changes in project and program scope identify potential crises and develop contingency plans Support the development of best practices and tools for execution Execute strategies for operational efficiencies Participant Recruitment and Partnership Building: Engage in market and literature review to understand how to effectively engage and support students caregivers schools districts and community organizations in service of a common goal Review and disaggregate data to identify gaps and target regions/organizations for recruitment and engagement Develop in collaboration with team a recruitment strategy that specifically identifies families of children eligible for the book delivery program with a particular focus on the most hard-to-reach communities in the state Connect directly with families and educators to determine the needs and inform the design of the project and subsequent products and services Build relationships with community and statewide partners to support ongoing family recruitment and enrollment efforts Establish and maintain relationships with key partner groups to understand their needs ensure alignment on objectives and ensure ongoing buy-in across all project activities Ensure partners are adequately supported with appropriate information messaging and marketing tool kits to optimize communication with eligible families Support Logistical support for literacy events family literacy workshops professional development events 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 the Engagement Manager other leadership team members for the New Worlds Reading Initiative and support executive leadership as requested
Expected Salary:	$65000- $75000
Required Qualifications:	Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:	3 years experience in project coordination Experience and success working with varied 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
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No