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Scholar Experience Coordinator
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Uplift Education
Mission Statement Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life‑long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Primary Purpose The Scholar Experience Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Scholar Experience Manager, and Director of Events and Scholar Experience to plan, implement, and execute various scholar experience events and initiatives hosted across the Uplift Education network. This individual will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of all assigned experiences, events, and initiatives.
Duties / Responsibilities
Assist in the planning and execution of Uplift’s network‑wide primary, middle, and high school scholar experience projects and events.
Build solid relationships with campus leadership and grade level personnel across Uplift campuses to ensure seamless planning and execution of scholar experience events and initiatives.
Keep up‑to‑date records on preferred venues, food, promotional items, and A/V vendors.
Assist in the preparation and execution of action and communication plans for all network‑wide scholar experiences and initiatives.
Recruit and train volunteers for each event.
Assist with coordinating details of assigned events, which are not limited to the following:
Maintaining accurate and fluid event details and scholar databases per assigned experiences.
Coordinates all food services, A/V needs, facility arrangements, and transportation for assigned experiences.
Responsible for supplying the Communications and Marketing team with experience information for assigned projects, which supports efforts in promoting the Uplift network.
Track event metrics (attendance, satisfaction, and budget performance) and provide post‑event reports with recommendations for improvements.
Support Communications with capturing event photographs during events to enhance visibility and family/community engagement.
Assist the Director of Events and Scholar Experience with duties as assigned.
Uplift Education retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
Education, Experience, And/or Certification(s)
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required. Relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 years in a similar position, with event planning/coordination experience preferred. Proven experience in planning and executing scholar experiences in a K‑12 environment, with emphasis on secondary‑aged students. Applicant should be experienced in research and analysis/comparison of event spaces, contract negotiation skills, possess the ability to maintain and operate within the constraints of an event budget, able to utilize best practices and make sound decisions when executing events. Prior non‑profit or education experience is a plus.
Special Skills/Certifications:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and the ability to maintain and operate within the constraints of an event budget, able to utilize best practices and make sound decisions when executing events.
Ability to prioritize workload, work independently and in a team dynamic, and be able to complete tasks under time pressure as necessary.
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Required Skills/Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking; ability to communicate effectively with poise and professionalism at all levels, including but not limited to Uplift staff, faculty, parents, vendors, and other volunteers. Comfortable planning with others to achieve a common vision, and must have the ability to receive and provide feedback well and implement changes accordingly.
Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), Adobe products, and ability to learn and use computer software as necessary. Proficient in database management and able to use basic office equipment.
Bilingual Skills Preferred, but not required.
Other Abilities Preferred: Detail‑oriented and self‑directed. Initiator, problem‑solver, and creative thinker.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time. Occasional district‑wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours as some events take place in the evenings and on weekends.
Work Environment The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods of time viewing a computer screen, and noise levels from moderate to high. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature. You may be required to work outdoors and sometimes in inclement weather.
Starting Salary:
$55,000
Application Procedure Apply online
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Scholar Experience Coordinator
role at
Uplift Education
Mission Statement Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life‑long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Primary Purpose The Scholar Experience Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Scholar Experience Manager, and Director of Events and Scholar Experience to plan, implement, and execute various scholar experience events and initiatives hosted across the Uplift Education network. This individual will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of all assigned experiences, events, and initiatives.
Duties / Responsibilities
Assist in the planning and execution of Uplift’s network‑wide primary, middle, and high school scholar experience projects and events.
Build solid relationships with campus leadership and grade level personnel across Uplift campuses to ensure seamless planning and execution of scholar experience events and initiatives.
Keep up‑to‑date records on preferred venues, food, promotional items, and A/V vendors.
Assist in the preparation and execution of action and communication plans for all network‑wide scholar experiences and initiatives.
Recruit and train volunteers for each event.
Assist with coordinating details of assigned events, which are not limited to the following:
Maintaining accurate and fluid event details and scholar databases per assigned experiences.
Coordinates all food services, A/V needs, facility arrangements, and transportation for assigned experiences.
Responsible for supplying the Communications and Marketing team with experience information for assigned projects, which supports efforts in promoting the Uplift network.
Track event metrics (attendance, satisfaction, and budget performance) and provide post‑event reports with recommendations for improvements.
Support Communications with capturing event photographs during events to enhance visibility and family/community engagement.
Assist the Director of Events and Scholar Experience with duties as assigned.
Uplift Education retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
Education, Experience, And/or Certification(s)
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required. Relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 years in a similar position, with event planning/coordination experience preferred. Proven experience in planning and executing scholar experiences in a K‑12 environment, with emphasis on secondary‑aged students. Applicant should be experienced in research and analysis/comparison of event spaces, contract negotiation skills, possess the ability to maintain and operate within the constraints of an event budget, able to utilize best practices and make sound decisions when executing events. Prior non‑profit or education experience is a plus.
Special Skills/Certifications:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and the ability to maintain and operate within the constraints of an event budget, able to utilize best practices and make sound decisions when executing events.
Ability to prioritize workload, work independently and in a team dynamic, and be able to complete tasks under time pressure as necessary.
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Required Skills/Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking; ability to communicate effectively with poise and professionalism at all levels, including but not limited to Uplift staff, faculty, parents, vendors, and other volunteers. Comfortable planning with others to achieve a common vision, and must have the ability to receive and provide feedback well and implement changes accordingly.
Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), Adobe products, and ability to learn and use computer software as necessary. Proficient in database management and able to use basic office equipment.
Bilingual Skills Preferred, but not required.
Other Abilities Preferred: Detail‑oriented and self‑directed. Initiator, problem‑solver, and creative thinker.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time. Occasional district‑wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours as some events take place in the evenings and on weekends.
Work Environment The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods of time viewing a computer screen, and noise levels from moderate to high. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature. You may be required to work outdoors and sometimes in inclement weather.
Starting Salary:
$55,000
Application Procedure Apply online
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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