Organization Background:
After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is one of the leading national after-school program providers in the country. Our comprehensive school-based programs combine activities and learning to help build the knowledge and skills children need to succeed, both in school and in life.
A Unique Opportunity:
To operate this organization, ASAS is currently seeking an exceptional and dynamic leader for the Program Coordinator (PC) position. The PC will work closely with the Executive Director, Chicago program team, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS). General responsibilities include overall program management, implementation of national initiatives and program model.
Program Management
Work with Program Manager to administer out-of-school time funds in CPS to school sites
Ensure that staff are developing high quality after-school programming in alignment with the program model
Assist in training and evaluating program site staff
Conduct performance reviews and yearly evaluations for school sites
Attend all required management staff meetings, collaborative partner meetings and safety trainings
Develop and thoroughly understand budgets of sites
Serve as a liaison between CPS, ASAS management, and site coordinators
Ensure that program sites are meeting attendance requirements in accordance with school district and grant guidelines
Ensure that student records and attendance data are maintained in an accurate manner through the Cityspan database
Implementation of National Initiatives
Work with the ASAS Chicago program team to ensure that the national initiatives are being implemented throughout school sites
Serve as a lead instructor for the We Are Ready (high school readiness) initiative, including planning related Passport to Success event and CampUs
Serve as a liaison with school personnel and community groups to maintain positive public and working relations of program with community partners
Perform other duties as assigned
Who should apply?
The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong leadership, organizational, management, and communication skills. The PC should exemplify ASAS’s core values: entrepreneurial, proactive, transparent, collaborative, and accountable.
An undergraduate degree is required. Teaching experience or a Masters Degree in education, or a similar field is a plus. Baccalaureate degree in education, social or human services, child development, recreation or related field is desirable.
Experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity in a school, after school, day camp or community youth outreach setting.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school district staff, public officials, private sector officials, parents and community leaders.
Familiarity with quality criteria for after school programs.
Familiarity with youth development principles and middle school aged youth
Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation.
Familiarity with basic computer software programs
Must clear DOJ & FBI Livescan and Tuberculosis Clearance
Familiarity and experience with Chicago’s diverse populations strongly preferred
Some grant writing experience preferred
Availability to work evenings and Saturdays as needed; some travel within the United States required
Salary and Benefits:
Starting base salary is $32,000 and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ASAS offers competitive benefits including, but not limited to health, dental, and vision.
How to apply:
1.) Submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to asasjobs@as-as.org
2.) Please put “Program Coordinator, Chicago,” and your last name in the subject heading. Your cover letter should be no more than one page, submitted in PDF format, and communicate how your experience aligns with the Program Coordinator role.