Require Academic and Enrichment Coordinator in Boston, MA
Posted 2025-03-14Job title: Academic and Enrichment Coordinator
Company: METCO, Incorporated
Job description: Academic and Enrichment Coordinator
Organization Overview
About METCO, Inc.
Founded in 1966, METCO is the largest school desegregation program in the country. It is the commonwealth's only program designed to address the long standing racial segregation in our public schools. Following the passage of the Racial Imbalance Act in 1966, the METCO program provides the opportunity for children from racially segregated schools in Boston and children from isolated suburban schools to learn together in an integrated public school setting. Throughout its history, METCO has provided students with a strong academic foundation, as well as an environment rich in cultural, educational, ethnic and racial diversity. METCO creates environments where students, parents and teachers of different backgrounds can appreciate diversity, find common ground through shared experiences, build lifelong friendships between diverse students and strive toward the mutual goal of preparing young people to become global citizens. METCO supports 3,300 students annually in 33 participating suburban school districts and 190 public schools.
General Description
We are looking to add an energetic and dedicated person to work directly with our Director of Student Support Services. The Academic and Enrichment Coordinator will support our internal and external academic and enrichment programs that serve our METCO students. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for the details of managing organizational systems that track and manage programs, as well as a public-facing persona that is approachable and comfortable forging partnerships and leading workshops and meetings as necessary. This candidate will also be aware of the needs of our students and will seek and implement programs to match those needs.
Key Responsibilities
Under the leadership of the Chief Student Services and Enrollment Officer, the Academic and Enrichment Coordinator will support METCO students and families through:
? Creating and building educational partnerships that lead to greater resources and supports to students
? Ongoing development, oversight, and implementation of academic programs that build academic skills and help to close achievement gaps.
? Day-to-day management of academic and enrichment programs including creating registration and interest forms and applications, conducting information sessions, and documenting procedures
? Occasional facilitation of educational and enrichment workshops
? Evaluation of program effectiveness via program check-ins, pre and post surveys, and evaluations with support from the Development and Evaluation Manager
? Recruitment, onboarding, training, and matching of academic mentors for Homework Club
? Work with tutoring partners to provide tutorial programming virtual or in-person
? Support enrichment partnerships and programs such as YMCA summer camp, Girls Leap, Big Brother, Big Sister, etc.
? Assist in the set up of summer school via securing location and food, academic and recreational resources, youth interns, etc.
? Oversee the regular use of the onsite computer lab; ie utilizing college students to staff it, scheduling various uses by districts, selecting educational software
? Serve as BPS Liaison for credit recovery processes and IEP (Individualized Education Plan) support, including advocacy for families, referrals, and community/program connections
? Design and manage resource fairs that support enrichment, after school, and summer programming
? Intervene for academic program issues, providing timely support and follow up to caregivers and relevant educators
? Manage METCO University calendar, i.e. book presenters, manage invitations, host events, and collaborate with Research, Evaluation, and Fundraising Coordinator for post-event evaluations
? METCO University consists of educational and informative workshops and presentations by experts or panelists for students and families to improve skills and gain knowledge.
? Maintain current and accurate records of services provided, update database, and prepare periodic reports
? Support all student services programming as needed, i.e. filling in during short staff days, facilitating direct service programming, occasionally flexible evening and weekend schedules, and collaborating with external partners as needed
? Support the creation of resources database and department newsletters
? Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
? Bachelor's degree required; related degrees preferred: Education, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work.
? This position is 100% in-person
? Work hours will vary including some evenings and weekends for programming needs or events
? Experience working with youth
? 1+ years experience working in non-profit programming preferred
? Knowledge of programming that addresses education, health, and economic disparities among diverse populations
? Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with internal and external partners
? Prior oversight experience with academic support and/or tutorial programs a plus
? Collaborative work style
? Experience with Google Suite, online research, databases and Salesforce a plus
? Comfort with fast-paced work environment, adaptability to change, embrace feedback, multi-tasking, meet deadlines
? Ability to provide self-direction to accomplish work assignments and goals
? Strong communication skills (written, oral) and frequent communication with supervisor
? Outgoing personality
? Ability to motivate students
? Strong organizational skills and attention to details a must
? Bilingual (Spanish/English) and/or (Haitian Creole/English) preferred
? Cultural competence (experience and ability to work with diverse populations)
Must have flexibility with schedule and ability to work some evenings and weekends.
Salary range: $55,000 to $57,500/year plus benefits.
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Expected salary: $55000 - 57500 per year
Location: Boston, MA