Community School Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community School Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of data collection, fiscal compliance, trainings, inventory, and quality assurance. This role serves as an assistant to the Community Schools Director and the primary liaison between the directors, schools, families, community partners, and service providers to ensure students and families have access to comprehensive supports that promote academic success, wellness, and family engagement.

The Coordinator works in close collaboration with school leadership and community stakeholders to develop, align, and sustain programs and services that meet the needs of the school community. The position requires a high degree of organization, relationship building, and a deep commitment to educational equity and whole-child development.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, analyze and manage database of student and family management systems in Transact, Power School, Case Worthy, Gradebook, Excel/Google Sheets or other Funder required data system.
• Manage utilization and result based assessment reporting for CCAOH.
• Update and/or coordinate accurate attendance data and documents as scheduled and/or assigned by supervisor on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Manage and coordinate budget related items between school based staff and finance department.
• Coordinate all community schools personnel training and meeting schedules.
• Manage and coordinate all inventory related to program services.
• Manage and Coordinate all external facing items including but not limited to alignment with CCAOH central office, website, social media, newsletters, flyers and applications.
• This position, on occasion, will be housed within one or more Hartford schools and thus the candidate must be able to be a positive representative of Catholic Charities in that environment.
• Effectively coordinate system that tracks employee schedules to ensure optimal coverage, productivity, and adherence to organizational goals, while minimizing overtime and maximizing efficiency.
• Maintenance of evidence binders, program manuals, community school practices and procedures.
• Coverage at school sites as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to understand database systems and manipulate the data to prepare reports that inform program decisions and improve outcomes
• Builds trust and effective partnerships with school staff, families, community organizations, and service providers.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for the diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds of students and families.
• Highly efficient skills and accomplished in utilizing all Microsoft programs.
• Effectively plans, organizes, and manages programs that align with school goals and community needs.
• Communicates clearly and professionally across various audiences (students, families, staff, partners), both verbally and in writing.
• Responds proactively to challenges, adjusts to changing needs, and develops innovative solutions.
• Takes ownership of projects, motivates others, and fosters a shared vision for student and community success.
• Understands child development, trauma-informed practices, and school structures that affect student achievement.
• Flexibility with work schedule

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, public administration, or a related field preferred;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education, youth development, community organizing, or social services.
• Experience working in school-based or community settings with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated success in coordinating programs and managing partnerships.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Clearance of background checks and fingerprinting as required by school district or employer.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation may be required, depending on site.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:

For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance
For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities
For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including 14 holidays, vacation and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling for employees and their immediate family members

Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.