Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY The job of a DMSF Education Coordinator is to work with the Chief Education Officer and the other members of the Education Department team to accomplish the educational directives of DMSF. The Education Department is responsible for:
SPECIFICS OF THE JOB
SUPPORT OF CURRENT SCHOLARS AND THEIR FAMILIES
The Education Department is responsible for maintaining close contact with DMSF’s Scholars and their families. The Education Coordinator will be the main contact for approximately one third to a half of the Scholars.
MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH DMSF’S PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS
APPLICANT ENGAGEMENT AND THE PLACEMENT OF SCHOLARS
Along with the other members of the Education Department staff and volunteers, the Education Coordinator will participate in:
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to his/her/their other obligations, the Education Coordinator also shares responsibility for:
Qualifications
DMSF seeks candidates who bring strong leadership and passion, balanced by detail orientation and the willingness to work as part a team. Candidates must be self-motivated, innovative and flexible, and able to effortlessly switch from driving planning and execution efforts to face-to-face meetings with Scholars and parents. Candidates must possess a working knowledge of high school options in the Chicago area. Excellent writing, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND THE SKILL SET OF TOP CANDIDATES WILL INCLUDE:
Additional Information
DMSF is an organization that prioritizes workplace culture, collaboration, timely and thorough communication and effective project management.
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