Family Community Engagement Coordinator

Description

• Foster a welcoming environment for students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Enhance parent engagement by collaborating with school and community groups.
• Address parent and community concerns, ranging from school policies to facility matters.
• Organize regular parent meetings, events, and informational sessions.
• Strengthen partnerships with community organizations supporting our educational agenda.
• Plan and oversee open school nights and other community-centric events.
• Facilitate home visits to gather insights on parental needs.
• Train staff in effective parent communication and collaboration techniques.
• Cultivate relationships with community associations and organize outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff on content for UD Team's website and newsletters.
• Coordinate special events
• Develop marketing plans alongside the D.O.O to attract prospective students.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or successful completion of business/secretarial training; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 – 5 years of experience in education preferred 
• Knowledge of office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, and fax machines, and proficiency with software such as Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of ATS preferred 
• Comfort with and aptitude for learning new technology systems
• Demonstrated ability to “multi-task” and deliver high quality work
• Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication 
• Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues
• Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently 
• Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at-risk youth, and a sense of humor   
• ??Ability to actively engage with students and move throughout the school as needed.
• Ability to navigate stairs and assist with setup or materials as required. Accommodations available per ADA.

Compensation: $52,000 to $54,080 annually based on years of experience and education.

Benefits: Urban Dove provides a robust benefits package designed to support employee well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with employer match; generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and employee wellness supports

OUR MISSION:
Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over-age/under-credited high school students. UD Team's innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential.

OUR VISION:
Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high-quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations.

EEOC:
Urban Dove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.