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Activities Coordinator, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 

Open Date 10/7/2022  
Classification Support Staff  
Department Center for Career & Civic Engagement  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
System Job Title Coordinator  
Description

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Moravian University Community School Coordinator at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Volunteers

 

LOCATION: Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

SCHEDULE: Monday -Friday; typically 1:00pm -6:00pm with flexibility; 25-27 hours per week.

 

POSITION SUMMARY: The activities coordinator is responsible for coordinating logistics for all after-school enrichment and recreational programming at the community school site. Work is done with direction from the community school coordinator. Data-driven decision making will be used to meet student needs and support social-emotional, physical and academic growth leading to improvements in grade-level reading. This is a part-time position during the Bethlehem Area School District school year.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Recruitment of identified students for connection to before, during and after-school programs
  • Distribution and collection of parent/guardian signed student participate permission slips
  • Maintenance of daily program attendance tracking and yearly attendance tracking.
  • Communication with community partners and parents/guardians on a daily basis and resolution of any concerns of these parties
  • Distribution and collection of completed pre- and post-surveys for each program
  • Management of process for collecting programmatic data from each provider for individual students
  • Work with the community school coordinator to assist in report completion
  • Contact parents/guardians of changes or cancellations of programs
  • Management of organization and distribution of snacks to each program on a daily basis
  • Develop, maintain, and promote relationships with school staff, students, parents/guardians and community partners.
  • Participate in the school core team meetings, if necessary
  • Enforce structured pickup times for parents/guardians of student participants
  • Follow school policy for supervising students attending after school programming
  • Identify volunteer needs in programming and collaborate with community school coordinator to recruit, train, and monitor volunteers
  • Assist program providers win managing discipline issues in program and contact parents/guardians about disciplinary concerns
  • Assist with data and survey collection as related to basic needs; plan, sort, coordinate and distribute food, clothing, and resources as necessary
  • Assist with seasonal drives as needed; sorting, advertising, and distributing to families (e.g. back to school, Thanksgiving, holidays, etc.)
  • Help identify additional program and grant opportunities for Thomas Jefferson

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience working with youth. High school diploma necessary, associate degree preferred. Experience working with social services preferred. Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be personable, accepting and service-oriented. Must be flexible and able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to follow written and verbal directions and communication effectively through speech and writing. Must be able to exercise good judgment. Bi-lingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

 

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to the online application by clicking "Apply Now". Please attach documents as a PDF file.

 

Link to our DEI Action Plan: https://www.moravian.edu/dei-action-plan

 

Deep respect for others is fundamental to the Moravian University community. Moravian University does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran/military status, disability status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal laws.

 

Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in employment:

Leah M. Naso

Executive Director for Equity & Compliance (Title IX Coordinator)

314 Colonial Hall

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 861-1529

equityandcompliance@moravian.edu

 

Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:

Rebecca May

Assistant Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)

109 Johnston Hall

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 625-7791

mayr@moravian.edu

 

Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov

 

Report sexual harassment/sex discrimination online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.

 

Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University.*

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

 

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable services and accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their employment, except when doing so would be unduly disruptive and/or result in undue hardship to the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive interview process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.

 

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

 

*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.

 
About the Organization Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.  
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