Program Coordinator

Responsibilities:

1) Develop meaningful relationships and provide individualized advocacy and support to Dreamer Scholars (and their families) that meets their academic, social-emotional, and life skills needs. 

2) Serve as an advocate and partner with parents/caregivers by attending parent/teacher conferences, organizing parent/caregiver meetings, conducting workshops, and organizing events and celebrations.

2) Assist in the development and management and implementation of the in school, after-school, and summer activities aimed at meeting Dreamer Scholars’ academic and social-emotional needs.

• Assist Program Director with the implementation of academic, wellness and talent building activities in all programs.

• Disseminate and reinforce key information on programs, policies and expectations for all staff, interns/volunteers, Dreamer Scholars and families.

• Ensure fidelity to behavior management procedures by all staff.

• Help facilitate or oversee SEL groups and support Dreamer Scholars in-school classrooms.

• Serve as Instructor/Group Leader when needed. Delegate minor program responsibilities to staff (set up/clean up, walkie-talkies, office maintenance, set up transitions/choice time areas, etc.)

3)  Assist in the recruitment and supervision of volunteers/interns and staff.

4) In coordination with the Program Director, review academic performance, and school attendance of Dreamer Scholars.

5)  Order, organize, store and manage materials; manage petty cash.

6)  Enter information in an online data management system, provide reports when needed. 

7) Collaborate with the program team and community partners to develop and enhance programming for Dreamer Scholars. Assist in the implementation and coordination of partners’ contracts and mutual expectations. 

8) Access and attract useful resources from community institutions, local schools, public agencies, and local businesses for the benefit of the "I Have A Dream"® Foundation – Dallas. 

9) Represent the class/cohort at “I Have A Dream” functions, including donor meetings, site tours, and fundraising events.

10) Participate in staff trainings, retreat, and other required activities.

11) Fulfill other related responsibilities as requested.