MANAGER OF SCHOLASTIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

Position Summary

The Manager of Scholastic Outreach and Education is responsible for daily oversight Scholastic Outreach and Community Education programs within the Department.

Job Duties

• Serves as the main point of contact between educators / students and ALCOSAN utilizing various methods of communication.  Responsible for fulfilling requests.
• Oversees all corresponding educational materials to schools, home-based schools, and educational organizations and associations.
• Develops and updates educational materials based on educators’ needs, changes at ALCOSAN, and to meet State Educational Requirements.
• Develops new, innovative, and fresh approaches to deliver organizational messages to target audiences.
• Builds collaborations with educational organizations and non-profit groups to maximize credibility and resources.
• Selects, trains, supervises, and provides leadership to departmental employees.
• Develops age and grade appropriate scholastic programs to support the Authority’s communication objectives.
• Oversees the Summer Educational Program for the Authority.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Manager of Communications to ensure a uniform organizational message.
• Maintains compliance with the Authority’s rules, policies and procedures.
• Develops plans, annual objectives, and budget requests for the department.
• Counsels management with regards to community outreach activities with an educational focus to foster positive community relations.
• Performs other job-related duties as needed.

Job Duties (cont.)

Knowledge / Abilities

Extensive / Considerable knowledge of:

• Managing a diverse group of employees including education professionals and administrative staff
• PA teaching laws and regulations
• Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint
• Pennsylvania Academic Standards as it relates to the Authority

Working knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Suite Excel and Access

Ability to:

• Coach and Develop Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Train and Teach Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Get Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Communicate with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Organize, Plan, and Prioritize Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Think Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Communicate with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Schedule Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Guide, Direct, and Motivate Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Schedule Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a closely related field of study.

Minimum Experience Required

Seven (7) years of professional experience in Education or a closely related field of work. In addition, a minimum of Three (3) years’ supervisory experience. 

Required Certifications / Licenses

Valid Act 34 Criminal Record, Act 114 FBI, and 151 Child Abuse History clearances are required. Must have a PA Teaching Certification. Principal Certification is preferred.