AmeriCorps Program Coordinator

Company Description:

Framingham State University is a vibrant comprehensive liberal arts institution located in the MetroWest suburbs of Boston, which integrates an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs. Founded in 1839, FSU enrolls about 4,000 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate and professional students. FSU offers 35 bachelor's degrees with 55 specialized concentrations, 63 minors, and 26 master's degree programs, in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our community takes pride in empowering student success by providing a superior education, leading research and innovation opportunities, and a strong first-year experience.

At FSU, we are deeply committed to inclusive excellence, encouraging a supportive, diverse and collaborative learning environment, and providing culturally relevant education. We are honored that our commitment earned FSU six Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity and that we are the only public institution in Massachusetts recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020. FSU is designated as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and also belongs to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence community, providing national leadership in science education and exploring strategies that will lead to more inclusive science education. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Principal Bagnall found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator will be responsible for the management and administration of the Framingham Teacher Residency (FTR) AmeriCorps Program, a collaboration between Framingham State University and Framingham Public Schools. In conjunction with the Framingham Teacher Residency Program Director, the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator will administer the development and continuation of this new project, which places 20 AmeriCorps members in two Title I middle schools that are expanding dual-language programs in Portuguese and Spanish within Framingham Public Schools. This position is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing, detail-oriented individual with outstanding project management skills and a strong sense of initiative to play a critical role in the advancement of culturally responsive teaching. This person must also thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, managing multiple responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Dean of the College of Education and Social & Behavioral Sciences

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute administrative tasks such as maintaining AmeriCorps member files, coordinating criminal history checks, and coordinating logistics for trainings and events
• Ensure that the FTR program is in full compliance with AmeriCorps regulations
• Coordinate communication and relationships with host schools, mentor teachers, and university faculty and staff
• Coordinate data collection using "Check and Connect" and other instruments to measure FPS students' academic engagement, in cooperation with the FSU Education Data Management Coordinator
• Manage the FTR website and update it regularly with current information
• Assist with recruitment and selection efforts of AmeriCorps members and mentor teachers
• Assist with AmeriCorps member orientation and provide ongoing support to members
• Assist with host site orientation and facilitate ongoing support for mentor teachers
• Collect and review AmeriCorps members' timesheets on a weekly basis
• Manage accurate and timely data collection across all AmeriCorps sites and assure timely report submissions
• Prepare documentation for site monitoring by Massachusetts Service Alliance AmeriCorps administration
• Coordinate efforts to build community among AmeriCorps members
• Contribute to continuous efforts to improve service delivery and AmeriCorps member experience
• Serve as first point of contact for FTR AmeriCorps members during their service year

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator will be based at FSU but will be required to travel to two FPS middle schools on a regular basis, at least once per week at each school. Travel costs between FSU and FPS will be reimbursable at the federal mileage rate.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-3 years experience in program management, including experience working with community partners
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, productive relationships with diverse individuals and organizations to achieve common goals
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; friendly, helpful, professional
• Strong organizational and administrative skills and attention to detail
• Skilled multi-tasker comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and proven ability to initiate problem solving
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong computer and Internet skills
• Willingness to complete fingerprinting and criminal history checks required by the federal AmeriCorps agency
• Ability and willingness to travel between Framingham State University and Framingham Public Schools; access to a reliable vehicle required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Portuguese and/or Spanish
• Work experience in public school settings
• Previous AmeriCorps experience

Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with an official title of Staff Assistant. The annual salary is $52,000.

It is the policy of Framingham State University that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster if eligible, before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by FSU, to be verified after a verbal offer of employment has been accepted, and before employment begins. Prospective employees may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement to Human Resources. Furthermore, FSU employees must wear a mask inside certain campus spaces.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

For priority consideration, application materials should be received by October 24, 2022.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.

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