Parent Resource Center Program Manager

Full Job Description:Parent Resource Center Program Manager

Salary Grade: Business Grade 08/ BG-08

Tulsa Public Schools existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary:The Program Manager designs implements and manages the Parent Resource Center and its staff
incorporating a strong family and community engagement strategy with the goal of bringing core stakeholders into
authentic partnership with Tulsa Public role works in the Parent Resource Center to strengthen and deepen TPS capacity for respectful partnershipwith the community; crafts implements and manages large-scale engagement projects on behalf of Tulsa PublicSchools; and supports and advances the districts efforts to improve family engagement and early learningoutcomes with support for and from the community.

Key Functions:
Develops leads and manages the Parent Resource Centers family and community engagement strategy
Coordinates and supervises staff community partners and vendors
Manages projects within the Parent Resource Center to meet timelines and goals
Collects analyzes and presents data to support program improvement
Builds and maintains relationships with families school leaders and community stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelors degree in communications human/social service business or a related field; Masters degreepreferred

Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public sector community engagement; experience in North Tulsapreferred
Experience managing or organizing projects or initiatives preferably in a community educational or non-profit setting

Preferred Experience:
Management of full-time and contracted staff
Deep understanding of early childhood specifically from birth through age eight
Understanding of working with the community public education and community-based organizations

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid drivers license and ability to travel between the Parent Resource Center school sites and communitylocations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong understanding of how to authentically and respectfully engage families community groups andstakeholders
Excellent communication and public speaking skills with the ability to connect with both large and smallgroups
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds andperspectives
Highly organized with strong administrative and project management skills
Ability to have thoughtful and respectful conversations about race class and their impact on schools andcommunities
Comfortable working in situations with changing priorities and limited direction
Willingness to work flexible or non-traditional hours when needed
Ability to learn quickly manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify challenges and develop solutions
Dependable professional and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning achieve ambitious goals and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college careers and life. Our core values of equity character excellence team and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.

Required Experience:

Manager