Program Coordinator -School Based Tutoring

The Program Coordinator is responsible for leading Literacy Pittsburgh’s volunteer tutoring programs in local elementary schools within the agency’s service area. The position coordinates services for tutors and students at designated elementary schools to improve elementary school children’s reading outcomes. The Program Coordinator ensures that the tutoring program in their area is a high-quality experience for students and volunteers alike by providing excellent volunteer and student support and student-focused intake, assessment, and matching.

Essential Functions

Coordinate community-based volunteer services in designated elementary schools.

• Develop and support community-based partnerships that advance Literacy Pittsburgh’s mission by reaching new students and tutors, connecting with related service providers, and enhancing our program offerings.
• Work with the Director of Child and Family Programs to plan and coordinate program services, monitor progress, solve problems, and ensure program compliance with applicable state, federal, and other grant requirements.
• Follow agency protocol and processes for effective service delivery.
• Oversee volunteer professional development and on-going training to ensure a high-quality volunteer experience that leads to strong student outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and monitor key student and tutor performance, including attendance hours, student assessment scores, learning objectives, student and tutor feedback, and outcomes for state and federal compliance, student learning objectives, and overall program improvement.
• Participate with internal agency committees and teams, as well as relevant external partnerships.
• Represent Literacy Pittsburgh in outreach efforts and as an expert in volunteer coordination and elementary education in assigned geographic locations.
• All other duties as assigned by Director of Child and Family Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Experience in managing volunteers preferred.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, preferred.
• Ability to organize and coordinate volunteers and students.
• Flexibility, adaptable to changing needs and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with, build rapport with, and motivate students to achieve their education and career goals.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Proficiency in workplace digital platforms
• A passion for education and educational programming
• This position requires outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to and experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
• A team player attitude
• A desire to continually learn and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

• Primary location – Family Literacy site at 41 Macek Drive in Baldwin
• May include occasional travel.
• Hybrid schedule available.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to lift, pull, push up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination
• Act 33/34 Clearances
• This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for local travel.

Hours

• Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
• Some evenings and weekends will be required.