What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-12 Education Coordinator position at United Way for Greater Austin?
United Way for Greater Austin
K-12 Education Coordinator
Department: Mission Advancement
Regular, Full-time, Exempt
Who we are:
United Way for Greater Austin (United Way) brings together people, ideas, and resources to fight poverty in our community. Through our focus areas of education, health, and financial stability, we are breaking the cycle of poverty. All of our strategic, evidence-based work – from leading community coalitions to funding nonprofit partners, to running proven programs – is aligned to achieve this singular goal. Building opportunities that meet the education, health, and financial stability needs across the counties we serve will unlock the potential for Central Texans today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
United Way for Greater Austin is a regional organization, and this role may be responsible for supporting our regional projects and initiatives.
Who we want:
The K-12 Education Coordinator is an autonomous and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about education and non-profit work in Austin. You will be responsible for assisting the United Way Director of K-12 Education with planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with K-12 programs and performing a variety of general administrative and clerical tasks to ensure projects adhere to frameworks in a timely manner. The coordinator provides support to the United Way program team, including, but not limited to:
- Assists with organizing, planning, and facilitating coalition and K-12-related meetings.
- Coordinates with and provides direct services to support a wide range of internal and external contacts.
- Serves as a liaison between related programs and projects and keeps appropriate internal and external individuals informed.
- Organizes and implements administrative systems and procedures necessary to maintain efficiency.
- Draft, edit, prepare, and distribute correspondence, reports, memos, letters, etc., for internal and external audiences.
- In collaboration with K-12 Stakeholders, organizes, plans, and leads community service projects and events.
- Orders supplies and maintains filing systems, contact databases, and inventory.
- Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new Stakeholders.
- Supports with managing online social groups and platforms.
Who you are:
- Communicates effectively: You are effective in a variety of communication settings; one-on-one, in small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You attentively listen to others and adjust to fit the audience and the message. You provide timely and helpful information to others across the organization and encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
- Drives results: You have a strong bottom-line orientation. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks and have a track record of exceeding goals successfully. You push yourself and help others achieve results.
- Nimble learner: You learn quickly when facing new situations and experiments to find new solutions. You take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and extract lessons learned from failures and mistakes.
- Tech savvy: You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and adjust. You scan the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business or personal performance. You reject low-impact or fad technologies and readily learn and adopt new technologies.
- Being resilient: You are confident under pressure and maintain a positive attitude despite adversity. You manage crises effectively, bounce back from setbacks, and grow from your hardships and negative experiences.
What you’ll bring:
- At least two years of related experience with administrative support.
- Demonstrated experience leading and working with a diverse set of stakeholders, including non-profit partners, community volunteers, and organizations.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, Zoom, email, and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic work environment.
- Knowledge of file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision.
- Solid written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Personal or professional knowledge and experience engaging with social platforms and online groups.
- An ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to move, position, and transport boxes weighing up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Ability to position self to kneel, crouch, stoop, or balance.
What you’ll receive:
- Dynamic and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive Compensation
- Hybrid Work Option
- Employer 403(b) Matching
- Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance (for employees)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
- FMLA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This position is located in Austin, Texas, and reports directly to the Director of K-12 Education.
Notice: The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. United Way for Greater Austin is an “at-will” employer.
Salary : $47,100 - $59,600
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