The Spon Projects Student Specialist will support the team in planning, organizing, communicating, and monitoring student-based services with project partners and ensure they align with specified project outcomes. The incumbent will oversee project management, participant management, and development of high-quality resources supporting the team's services.

Essential Job Duties & Functions:

Community Learning Facilitation

The incumbent will design, organize, and deliver career cafe opportunities for cohort students. This professional will play a key role in enhancing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of the students. Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitation and Instruction: Deliver engaging community learning sessions, workshops, and seminars that fully address the instructional learning goals. Utilize various instructional methods and adult learning principles to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Technology Integration: Utilize instructional technology tools to support online and blended learning opportunities. Stay current with e-learning trends and best practices.
• Communication and Promotion: Promote community learning opportunities to community members, primarily parents and guardians of cohort students, and encourage participation. Use various communication channels to raise awareness and generate interest in the sponsored project's offerings.

Communications

The incumbent will manage and facilitate effective communications within and outside the organization by ensuring that information flows efficiently and accurately while fostering collaboration. Key responsibilities include:

• Internal Communication: Engage in established internal communication strategies to stay informed about organizational updates, policies, and relevant news. The professional will actively use the organization’s various channels, such as email, Microsoft Teams, and team meetings, to keep staff informed.
• External Communication: Manage external communications, including interactions with students, families, educators, school leaders, and partners. Create and maintain a positive working relationship and ensure all external messages align with the organization's mission and values.
• Content Creation: Develop and distribute content, including written materials, graphics, presentations, and multimedia, to convey key messages and information. Ensure content is clear, consistent, and engaging.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including students, families, educators, school leaders, and partners. Keep them informed and engaged in the sponsored project's activities and initiatives.
• Communication Strategy Development: Collaborate with the management team to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that support the sponsored project's objectives and goals.
  

Evaluation and Reporting

The incumbent will measure and assess the team's implementation of services, ensuring that project objectives are met and providing valuable insights to guide decision-making and improvement. Key responsibilities include:

• Data Collection: Collect data from field services and participant feedback.
• Reporting Systems: Utilize the sponsored project's reporting systems to document and communicate evaluation findings to stakeholders.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of services, partner interactions, and evaluation processes and methodologies.
• Performance Metrics: Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned to the team's sponsored research goals.

Project Management

The incumbent will support the planning and implementation of the team's projects and initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Task Execution: Engage in executing assigned project tasks, ensuring they are completed in accordance with the project plan and within the specified time.
• Communication and Reporting: Engage in established communication channels to inform stakeholders about the progress of assigned tasks. Fully participate in regular updates, reports, and status meetings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster positive relationships with project stakeholders, including community members, partners, and team members. Address their needs and concerns while keeping them informed about project developments.

As Needed

The incumbent will perform various additional duties as needed to successfully fulfill the position's function.