Position Title: Academy Pathway Coordinator

Supervises: Scholar Support Specialists

Reports to: Director of Programs

Classification: Exempt

General Description:

The Academy Pathway Coordinator supervises the Academy Pathway portion of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Program. The Coordinator guides and supports students starting in the 6th grade to and through college. The Coordinator leads and oversees the day-to-day operation of a school-based program through culturally responsive practices that make learning relevant and effective and align with the values of Boys Hope Girls Hope. The Academy Pathway Coordinator reports to the Director of Programs and supervises the Academy Scholar Support Specialists.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Boys Hope Girls Hope Development and Programming
• Develop, implement, and monitor programming following the guidance of the Director of Programs, Program Committee and Academy Task Force, while adhering to Network standards.
• Create a safe, welcoming, respectful, and culturally responsive learning environment
• Hold scholars to high expectations and encourage enrollment in Honors, Advanced Placement, and Concurrent enrollment courses
• Create a strong college access culture
• Monitor and track attendance at the Academy Pathway and academic progress
• Serve as liaison with school staff, community partners, and families/guardians
• Coordinate field trips and service trips that facilitate experiential learning
• Support scholars with identifying enrichment opportunities in the Pittsburgh region and beyond
• Timely identification of needed interventions and procurement of needed resources for scholars (i.e. tutors, counselors, etc.)
• Effectively address scholar behavior problems and discipline issues when necessary.
• Lead, coordinate and facilitate recruitment activities
• Develop and lead robust summer programming
• Handle Critical Incidents and crisis situations in conjunction with Director of Programs
• Periodically assist with BHGH Residential Pathway as needed.
• Participate in the on-call rotation
• Other duties as assigned.
• Administrative and Record Keeping
• Maintain program records and provide reports to the Executive Director and Program Director with designated information to carry out supervision, governance, and planning responsibilities. Program records include scholar success plans, academic records, participation records, assessment results, and other data as required.
• Maintain and update complete scholar files (physical files and database records) for the Boys Hope Girls Hope Academy.
• Ensure proper care, maintenance, and tracking of Boys Hope Girls Hope Academy property, including technology, educational supplies, and recreational equipment.

Critical Criteria

Applicants must:

• Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology or related field and at least 3 years of full-time experience with a similar population.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Successfully pass a background check, health and drug screen
• Successfully complete all required BHGH trainings

Required competencies for success:

• Knowledge of teaching methodologies
• Ability to analyze and interpret assessments and evaluations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Office 365 and social media platforms
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Professional work habits and dress
• Effective in motivating scholars to pursue education
• Ability to cultivate relationships with different populations, including scholars and their families
• Ability to multi-task with projects and activities
• Ability to manage a budget
• Ability to deliver training, constructive feedback and supervision of Academy staff members

Working Conditions

The position is based in a classroom setting at a partnering school. The position requires supervision of students and staff, regular written and verbal communication, and administrative duties. The position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel for business related engagements, including area schools, scholar homes, colleges, universities and events. This is a 40-hour/week full-time position that will require some evening and weekend work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15238: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person