Program Description:
The Jumpstart program at Duke University works in partnership with Jumpstart For Young Children, a national early education organization with operations in 14 states plus Washington, DC. Jumpstart drives outcomes for young children by providing year-round language, literacy, and social-emotional direct service programming utilizing an evidence-based curriculum for preschool children from underserved communities, workforce programming to expand the pipeline of qualified, diverse talent pursuing careers in and adjacent to early education, and policy advocacy to support the early childhood field and promote high-quality early learning for all.
The Duke Jumpstart program is housed within the Education team at Duke Community Affairs (DCA).
Position Summary:
The Site Coordinator plays a critical role in operating the program across campus and within the
Durham community. The primary responsibility of the Site Coordinator is to implement high-quality
programming by overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program and to support language,
literacy, and social-emotional outcomes for children. The Site Coordinator recruits, trains,
supervises, and coaches college students (called Corps Members) serving as part-time AmeriCorps
Members, Federal Work Study employees, and volunteers to deliver Jumpstarts evidence-based
curriculum to preschool children from underserved communities.
The Jumpstart Site Coordinator role is an exempt, full-time, externally funded position based in DCA. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Education.
Specific Responsibilities:
Early Childhood Education and Training (40%)
Design and facilitate a training scope & sequence for Corps Members using Jumpstarts training content and guidelines; adapt or develop training content for Corps Members when necessary.
Observe Jumpstart sessions and planning meetings to monitor the quality of interactions between Corps Members and children and the implementation of planned curriculum. Provide feedback and coaching to Corps Members to enhance quality.
Lead weekly team leader meetings to prepare team leaders for program delivery and to support their
learning and growth in early childhood education practices.
Partner with classroom teachers and preschool center directors to negotiate aspects of program implementation to best serve children.
Program Management (40%)
Plan and manage the Corps Member recruitment process; interview and select all members for the site.
Support AmeriCorps Members in their completion of expected hours requirements.
Provide Jumpstart Corps Members and Team Leaders with systematic supervision and support, consistent and responsive management, and clear ongoing communication.
Work with Jumpstart national staff to ensure grant and programmatic compliance; this includes management of Corps Member criminal history checks and files; child data and assessment; and
fiscal compliance per the Corporation for National and Community Service and/or other grant
specifications.
Manage grant-related expenses in compliance with Duke Sponsored Programs
Protocols.
Communicate weekly with National Director/staff, monthly compliance checks, collection of child data.
Perform annual grant/budget reviews regularly and advise Assistant Director on any discrepancies.
Campus and Community Partnerships (20%)
Build and manage effective partnerships with preschools and other early childhood education stakeholders in Durham, NC.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key departments and individuals at Duke University to ensure sustainability and success of the program on campus.
Work with campus-based faculty, staff, and administrators who can assist with Jumpstart member training and recruitment, student supports, and higher education partner relationships, including but not limited to a dedicated campus champion
Required Qualifications:
Education/Training
Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and
adaptable to meet program or environmental needs. Previous experience supervising individuals or leading initiatives.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet key tasks and deadlines.
Competency in Microsoft software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, preschool staff, and the general community.
Ability and willingness to travel to local assigned locations/sites as necessary. Experience and comfort working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities
Commitment to the programs core values: learning, connection, determination, joy and kindness.
Preferred Background or experience in an early childhood education. Prior work experience in a
higher education setting and/or managing college students. Prior experience/interest in social
justice, or diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Prior experience in supervising others; ability to
provide verbal and written feedback.
Prior experience working for or serving with programs funded by
the Corporation of National and Community Service (e.g., AmeriCorps, NCCC, etc.)
ADDITIONAL
Requires occasional evening/weekend work at specific times during the program year. Approximately 15% local travel. Remote work as assigned. Other duties as necessary and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degreeprogram.
Experience
Work requires one year of experience in program administration or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.
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