Anticipated SYMYP Coordinator

Project and Program Management

Position Summary:

Serve as a key liaison by working with schools, parents, community members, faith based organizations and sister agencies to cultivate a culture of communication that links home/school/community while representing CPS in a positive manner.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop partnerships and establish communication with appropriate sister agencies (CAPS, CPD, CYFS and CHA. etc.)
• Introduce Community and Faith Based Organizations to their local schools; encourage CBOs and FBO to support their local school
• Provide timely, credible and accurate responses to community stakeholders; reinforce the CPS message that the School is the Center of the community; maintain regular contact with CBOs and, FBOs through site visits, written correspondence, technical assistance and telephone contact
• Schedule meetings with sister agencies to brief each other on new initiatives
• Identify opportunities to partner with sister agencies on initiatives that will benefit CPS
• Listen and pro-actively address community concerns that affect the Chicago Public School system
• Identify within each community, after-school, weekend program gaps
• Work with schools to help provide a friendly and welcoming environment where parents and community members feel they are wanted and welcomed
• Assist schools with creating/establishing a parent room that can be utilized by all parents
• Assist with increasing parental participation in local schools and district wide activities
• Identify opportunities for parents to benefit from Community Based Organizations and Faith Based Organizations initiatives
• Assist schools at the local level with effective programs to increase parental involvement
• Assist with coordination of activities associated with CPS special projects
• Attend and support CPS press events
• Assist with Back-to-School Campaign
• Assist with recruitment of Local School Council (LSC) candidates
• Assist with school opening and closing projects
• Assist with special initiatives from other central office departments
• Maintain a database of CBOs and FBOs
• Other duties as assigned by the Unit Director

Type of

Education Required:

BA

Qualifications for Job:

Skills:

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with CPS parents, CPS employees, community organizations, faith-based organizations, appointed and elected officials; ability to work in a team environment and independently; strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written; ability to make persuasive public presentations; ability to listen and respond to internal and external customers on a number of issues.
• Ability to accomplish goals using sound analytical and decision-making skills, and to creatively problem-solve complex issues.
• Knowledge of Chicago Public Schools, community and faith based organizations

Experience and Number of Years:

• Experience managing volunteer initiatives and developing strategies related to volunteerism, community leadership and community relations programs; knowledge of public relations and public involvement techniques and strategies.
• Experience in working with community and faith based organizations to support their involvement with Chicago Public Schools.
• Active participation with community organizations.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness:
Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security:
Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance:
Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.