Interim SUN School Manager at Kelly

Description

TITLE:                          Interim SUN School Manager at Kelly Elementary School in SE Portland, OR

REPORTS TO:            Associate Director of SUN Schools

COMPENSATION:     $23 -$26 per hour DOE at 40 hours per week with accrued sick time.

START AND END DATES FOR POSITION: April 1, 2025 - May 30, 2025

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities.  Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Latino Network seeks a bilingual, bi-cultural mission-driven professional with proven nonprofit and  community experience to lead a full range of activities for a growing organization. As part of a  dedicated team working toward a shared vision, the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Community School Site Manager is  charged with supporting all aspects of extended day program development and  implementation. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves position with the capacity to impact the education  and wellbeing of hundreds of young children and their families each year. If you are  resourceful, able to build strong relationships, and passionate about working for educational equity,  then the Latino Network is the place for you. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

This position is critical to the continued growth and sustainability of Latino Network’s school based  programs. The SUN Community School Site Manager supervises site-based SUN staff, organizes 

extended day and family engagement activities, cultivates strong relationships with  school and partner organization staff and is the point of contact for the assigned school administration. This position is full-time and reports to the Director of SUN Community Schools. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Organizes, plans, and manages the implementation of all extended day and family engagement program services at assigned SUN site. 
• Supervises SUN site staff and volunteers as assigned and appropriate.
• Facilitates monthly meetings with all school-based partner organizations to discuss issues and concerns regarding client and program activities, and to ensure established goals and deadlines are met Facilitates alliances and partnerships with state, county, city, nonprofit, and community organizations (such as businesses and faith communities) to establish a continuum of services delivered at or linked to the school site. The aim is to provide the greatest level of access and integration to the community.
• Develops and coordinates a Family Leadership Team. 
• Monitors deliverables and timelines and identifies, tracks, manages, and resolves program issues to ensure work assigned is completed on time and within budget.
• Serves as the primary contact for school administrators and is responsible for managing the communication process between Latino Network and the assigned school administration.
• Attends school staff meetings at assigned site.
• Ensures student engagement in all programs, services, and activities as appropriate. 
• Oversees scheduling, coordination, and evaluation of programs, services, and staff. 
• Builds opportunities to effectively link the school day with after-school activities and programs. 
• Facilitates partnerships to establish a network of resources to supplement and support the extended day program. Collaborates with key community and school leaders to maximize existing resources and to obtain new programs in alignment with the SUN School annual plan. 
• Assists with designing and managing volunteer systems within the school as they relate to  extended day programs 
• Oversees data collection requirements and interfaces with data and evaluation team regarding system implementation and process. 
• Implements annual operating budget. 
• Ensures contract compliance is maintained. 
• Introduces and promotes SUN School programs and activities to students, families, school staff, and the community.

Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Combination of study and/or experience in the following fields:  Education, Public Administration, Social Services or related field 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English (including public  speaking).
• Knowledge of and experience in navigating educational institutions, resources, programs,  social services and government agencies. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with schools, students, families, and community support systems. 
• Demonstrates strong program management and leadership.
• Experience in program and curriculum development and implementation.
• Bilingual Spanish required, bicultural preferred.
• Basic computer literacy and skills.
• Experience working with and learning from those most affected by social and educational inequities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to successfully motivate others and influence  change.

ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Regularly work in the office and in the community as needed.
• Evening and weekend availability may be required, and work hours are flexible to accommodate program implementation; long hours during peak periods.
• May require heavy lifting and walking during events and outreach activities 
•  May work in the community including client homes, schools, churches, parks, community centers, etc. 
• Undergoing and passing criminal background checks is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather), and extreme heat (non-weather). This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at:  Careers  

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal-opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.

Salary : $23 - $26