Overview

POSITION TITLE: Administrator

WORKING TITLE: Administrator - WAKE Up and Read

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Literacy Programs and Office of Early Learning

LOCATION: Crossroads II, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE: Administrator, Band 4

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director - Literacy Programs

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (several evenings and Saturdays per month)

WORK HOURS: 8am - 5pm; evenings and weekend hours necessary

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR: 12

POSITION PURPOSE:

Leads and coordinates the goals and activities of the WAKE Up and Read Coalition. Collaborates and serves as a liaison between agencies/community groups and Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) to increase the amount of efforts relating to students reading by 3rd grade. Represents the WAKE Up and Read Coalition as the local affiliate of the State and National Campaign of Grade Level Reading, coordinating and ensuring alignment for the Coalition. Grant funding for this position is subject to renewal on an annual basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of early literacy best-practices, including child development;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
• Effective meeting facilitation skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with school system staff, parents, external agencies;
• community groups, and the public;
• Ability to initiate and lead projects from the planning stages to completion and manage multiple priorities;
• Ability to work independently without close supervision;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Ability to perform data analysis;
• Ability to design and deliver presentations;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with school system staff, parents, external agencies, community groups, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Five years of experience working in an education setting or education related non-profit that serves children and families;
• Experience with coalition building, planning, and program development;
• Experience designing and delivering professional development to large groups and adult learners.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching at the PreK-elementary level;
• Strong network of community relationships within Wake County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to communicate effectively. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to twenty-five pounds. The work requires driving automotive equipment. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in an office environment and come into direct contact with school system staff, parents, external agencies, community groups, and the public.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 7/2018

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.