Job Title: Texas ACE Site Coordinator (Elementary Campus)

                    (Grant Funded Position)

Wage/Hour Status: EXEMPT

Reports to: Texas ACE Project Director

Dept./School: District-wide

Date Revised: 10/2024

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the day-to-day center operations to ensure program quality and compliance at the center level for students enrolled in the Texas ACE Program as determined by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to meet the needs of people from various social, educational, and economic backgrounds

Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines

Strong program, administrative, and computer skills for record-keeping, data entry and scheduling

Ability to problem solve and find solutions in a fast-paced environment 

Experience:

Working knowledge of local youth/family services and organizations

Supervising children grades K-12 

Background in education and/or social work preferred

Attitudes/Behaviors:

• Demonstrates change adeptness; adapts to changing deadlines and the nature of the assignment
• Initiates and sustains partnerships with campus leaders and community partners
• Shows initiative in seeking solutions to problems
• Demonstrates servant leadership 
• Builds an environment of trust; projects credibility with students, staff, and community
• Projects enthusiasm and energy in all efforts
• Exhibits honesty and objectivity in professional interactions
• Demonstrates considerable poise in all situations
• Serves as a role model

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Implement the Texas ACE Program, under the direction of the Texas ACE Project Specialist, to incorporate meaningful educational connections to school-day learning.
2. Communicate with Campus Administrators, service providers, and other community partners to ensure a seamless delivery of services. 
3. Understand the Texas ACE Vision, Mission, and Objectives; articulate to staff, administrators, students, families, and community leaders as needed. 
4. Meet regularly with the Texas ACE Project Specialist and Grant Director to address program progress, issues, and future needs/direction.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of all Texas ACE program requirements. 
6. Monitor program activities to ensure high-quality services are provided to enrolled students.
7. Monitor student attendance and other pertinent data for compliance with program rules and regulations.
8. Coordinate recruitment and enrollment of student participants.
9. Provide ongoing support to other Texas ACE staff, including but not limited to, entering into the TX21st database, ordering program supplies, tracking program expenditures, and compiling information for grants.
10. Train and develop Texas ACE Afterschool staff through working with Texas ACE Project Specialist and contracted services to assess personnel performance of program staff and develop professional training to address gaps and/or to enhance existing positive traits while fostering a train-the-trainer atmosphere.  
11. Attend all required Texas ACE and Robinson ISD trainings, webinars, conference calls, and meetings.
12. Ensure a high-quality, safe, and supportive environment for program participants, staff, and partners.
13. Establish an environment of success through positive staff morale and program achievement.
14. Manage the use of office facilities and program spaces to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe office.
15. Be available to work flexible hours to accommodate evening and weekend activities.

School/Community Relations

1. Attends and is visible at campus, district, and community functions to support the efforts of students, staff, and patrons.
2. Articulate the district’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing its mission.
3. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs based on grant.
4. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Other Duties:

1. Performs other duties as assigned by the ACE Program Director, Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent of Schools.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Frequent district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours