Coordinator, Youth and Adult Programs North - Youth & Adult Enrichment

Coordinator, Youth and Adult Programs

Under general supervision, develops and administers MPS Community Education Programs (CEP) and facility-use programs to meet the education, recreation and social needs of the community; develops programs according to market trends, community issues, defined needs and available resources.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises daily program operations; evaluates and analyzes program issues, and recommends and implements solutions.
• Administers and coordinates a variety of CEP support programs, classes, student services, community services, workshops, training programs, adult enrichment, athletics, and after-school programs in support of MPS community education goals; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Plans, develops, implements, supervises, and evaluates enrichment activities for youth, families, adults, people with special needs or disabilities, and senior citizens; ensures activities meet the current and future needs of the department, district, and community.
• Recruit program staff and manages daily operations; trains staff, and prioritizes and assigns projects; provides counseling and guidance on professional responsibilities and technical skills.
• Oversees administrative functions, including budgets, revenue and expenses, payroll, and financial reports; requisitions supplies and equipment; coordinates ongoing inventories, and maintains records.
• Promotes lifelong learning and markets programs, develops promotional media, flyers, e marketing, and public service announcements; participates in community outreach programs and promotes MPS CEP.
• Manages daily functions of registrations, cancellations, payments, and associated communications with participants and instructors; oversees deposits of cash and checks for fee based programs.
• Engages, requests, and maintains contracts with community partners.
• Approves, manages, and organizes the use of facilities for programs, events, activities and community groups.
• Research and develop innovative programs and partnerships the serve all members of the school and community
• Serves as a liaison between Community Education and other school district staff and programs.
• Completes and coordinates special projects, grant applications, and research assignments.
• Creates, maintains, and enacts site safety plans; conducts required drills.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration or a related field; AND two (2) years of experience working in public education or community programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge of:
Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment. Rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education and other governing agencies. Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including budgets, accounting, purchasing, customer service and employee supervision. Local community resources, regional community services programs, and regional training programs. Personal computers utilizing standard software, and specialized MPS and state agency software applications and procedures.

Principles of record keeping and records management. Safety rules and regulations.

Skill in:
Understanding and applying CEP program standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures. Using initiative and…