Program Coordinator; Uvalde

Description

Job Overview

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of AVANCE programs, including the Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP), Caminos al Futuro, AVANCE to College, and other core initiatives. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, two-generation (2

Gen) services for parents and their children in alignment with AVANCE’s mission, policies, and Core 2

Gen Model of Services.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with community-based organizations, school districts, and service providers to expand and/or implement AVANCE programs, executing multi-component education and prevention programs, and facilitating services that strengthen family engagement and promote self-sufficiency. This role also leads to coordinating and implementing PCEP sessions and supports the launch of new AVANCE programs as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote and model AVANCE’s Core Values in all interactions, ensuring culturally responsive and respectful service in every setting.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of AVANCE’s standards of operations, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations, aligning all actions with the organization’s mission.
• Implement AVANCE programs with fidelity and provide targeted professional development based on data and staff needs to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding program updates, enrollment, and challenges across AVANCE programs, including PCEP, Caminos al Futuro, and Early/Head Start.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on curriculum, instruction, assessments, partnerships, and enrollment strategies.
• Oversee data management in partnership with the Assistant Director of Programs, Senior Director of Programs, and Data Analyst, including collection, analysis, reporting, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development of class schedules and assessment systems across programs.
• Assist with grant planning and budget oversight; research best practices, policies, and current trends in education and social services.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Operations to manage agreements for vendors, partners, volunteers, and contractors, ensuring proper execution of MOUs and contracts.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term plans for adult education programs, including staffing, course offerings, class schedules, and required resources.
• Participate in and represent AVANCE at assigned meetings, events, presentations, trainings, and community activities.
• Lead participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts, including conducting home visits as needed to support engagement and program completion.
• Promote community support, volunteer engagement, and program visibility.
• Order and maintain supplies and materials for program implementation.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed or assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support AVANCE’s mission and program success.

Requirements

Education

Required
:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Education, Early Childhood, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field

Preferred
:

• Master’s degree in a related field

Work Experience

Required
:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching in a classroom setting with children and/or working with adult learners in adult education, developmental education, or a related field.

Preferred
:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching in a classroom setting with children and/or working with adult learners in adult education, developmental education, or a related field.

Additional Skills Required

• Bilingual (Spanish/English), fluent in verbal and written communication.
• Strong leadership skills to guide staff and program participants.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and public speaking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for building relationships with staff, board members, partners, parents,…