Alternative High School-Project Student Development Coordinator

ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL - PROJECT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

Olive-Harvey Middle College is currently seeking a Project Student Development Coordinator. This position is responsible for creating a positive culture for students and staff by serving as a student advocate to address barriers to learning. Plans, implements, and oversees all student and student service related activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists the Principal in creating a positive learning environment for achieving educational outcomes.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements all student activities, including career-related fieldtrips and scheduling of guest speakers.
• Coordinates and supervises after school programs, including student enrichment, online credit courses, tutoring, and athletics.
• Implements and enforces the Student Code of Conduct in alignment with Charter School and Chicago Public Schools policies.
• Coordinates the resolution of all student discipline problems in a fair and just manner and maintains accurate records of any action taken.
• Monitors student attendance reports and makes recommendations for the resolution of chronic attendance problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology or related field supplemented by a minimum of three years of experience working in a high school setting required. Experience working with a diverse population in an alternative high school setting is preferred.
• Requires the ability to resolve conflicts within an existing framework utilizing well developed interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of organizational and grant guidelines and procedures.
• Must be organized and able to meet deadlines. All work assignments must be compliant with grant guidelines and accurately completed in a timely fashion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required with the ability to interact effectively with students.
• Must be able to work well within a culturally diverse environment with the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
  
  Salary: $61,006 / annual

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website. 

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

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