Volunteer Program Manager

Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time Base Salary:

$62,827.00

Class/Calendar:

C53, 12 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

The Volunteer Program Manager oversees the volunteer program in Mesa Public Schools, particularly with adults aged 50+ who mentor and tutor young students to improve reading skills. This position conducts site visits to observe tutors and students, maintains and replenishes tutoring inventory, reviews session logs for accuracy, monitors tutoring sessions along with communicating with school liaison regarding any student-related concerns. This position is responsible for data collection and entry with attendance logs, timesheets, student session data and volunteer hours. This position supports session coordination through scheduling and serving as a substitute tutor when needed. Communication and relationship management is a key role in serving as a liaison between tutors, school staff and program teams. Organize and host community partner and volunteer recruitment efforts. Required training in the tutoring model to provide ongoing support to tutors to ensure fidelity to the tutoring model.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversees the volunteer program in Mesa Public Schools, particularly with adults aged 50+ who mentor and tutor young students to improve reading skills. Maintains and regularly replenishes inventory of tutoring materials and other pertinent information such as student files, sign-in sheets, attendance logs, etc. Conducts school (site) visits to observe tutors and students in action. Recruits and assists in building the volunteer force for Mesa Public Schools including assisting in completion of mandatory background checks, maintaining records, and volunteer paperwork. Understands and implements a structured tutoring session model. Conducts formal tutor observations with new tutors on a regular basis and returning tutors less frequently. Reviews session logs for accuracy and completeness. Actively monitors tutoring sessions. Keeps tutors and school staff informed of tutor absences, school closures, canceled tutoring days, and other pertinent information. Communicates with the school liaison regarding any student-related concerns. Collects attendance logs and timesheets monthly. Reviews and approves timesheets. Makes corrections appropriately and when necessary. Enters volunteer hours and student session data monthly. Supports scheduling of tutoring sessions. Serves as a substitute tutor when needed. Serves as a liaison between tutors, school staff, and program team. Assists with volunteer and community partner recruitment. Attends all required training courses. Provides ongoing support to tutors to ensure fidelity to the tutoring model. Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Associates degree in communications or related field. Minimum of three years of experience with literacy, reading or library experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education, communications, or a related field Teaching Experience Reading Endorsement Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken)

Skills & Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise and models the attributes of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with school and district personnel, outside agencies and service providers, parents and the community Possess leadership experience and group leadership skills Effective communication, planning, organization, presentation, and leadership skills Able to work with and motivate others Models community engagement and service Familiar with student engagement strategies Knowledge of effective motivational strategies for students Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc) Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative and work independently with minimum supervision Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents/guardians, district personnel at all levels and outside agencies Ability to maintain organized, comprehensive records for reporting information Ability and willingness to work flexible and evening hours as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Primary worksite at various MPS school locations, with occasional travel to school campuses and community partner locations Occasional lifting and transport of materials. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. May require extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and working at a computer Regular attendance at events and meetings, including some evening and weekend hours

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.