Job Details
Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK
Position Type: Staff
Salary Range: $19.32 - $19.32 Hourly
Job Category: OTRS Classified
Description
Position Classification:
Regular, part-time, hourly and non-exempt staff position. Please note: this position is grant-funded.
General Schedule:
24 Hours per week, Flexible Schedule
Position Overview:
The Oklahoma Council on Economic Education (OCEE) is dedicated to empowering the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing economic landscape. By promoting personal finance and economic education, we equip students with the tools to make informed decisions and achieve financial well-being.
Through dynamic teacher workshops, innovative lesson plans, and engaging student competitions, we inspire educators and students alike to embrace financial literacy and economic understanding. We're passionate about our mission and committed to creating lasting impact in the lives of Oklahoma's youth.
As the Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing this mission. Acting as the primary point of contact for OCEE programs, you will cultivate relationships with educators, community partners, and stakeholders to expand our reach and influence. Your responsibilities will include developing and managing programs, fostering community engagement, and ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives that promote financial literacy and economic education across the state. If you're driven to make a meaningful difference and passionate about empowering students with the tools to thrive, we invite you to join our team and contribute to shaping Oklahoma's future leaders.
Position Summary:
Coordinates and develops OCEE programs serving the organization's target population and that are in alignment with the organization's stated mission. Interacts with staff, leaders, and community members. Develops and manages assigned stakeholder relationships that is consistent with policies and procedures. Creates, maintains, and updates assigned program schedules for contract deliverables and key events. Provides key program data to the Manager on a timely basis. Creates and develops presentations and marketing material programs. Coordinate or supervise program projects or events. Plans and coordinates meetings on project timing, goals, and budget to ensure fulfillment of internal and donor expectations and compliance with policies and contractual requirements. Ensures that all services provided are in compliance with applicable education standards and regulations. Supports community outreach and fundraising. Makes recommendations regarding process and procedure change. Provides input into budget development and is responsible for monitoring program budget. Handles moderately complex issues and problems. Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter. May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. Report to the Executive Director.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
1. Program Support (60% time):
- With direction from the Executive Director, manage K-12 professional development programs and student programs for educators and students as they relate to financial literacy.
- Coordinate professional development for K-12 educators through scheduling, securing facilitators and registration.
- Coordinate student programs, i.e. MEE Competition, Stock Market Game, Invest in Girls, etc.
- Market programs to educators via website, CRM software, etc.
- Meet program grant requirements in coordination with the Development Manager.
- Gather and report data on all teacher and student programs.
- Maintain consistent communications via phone, email and in-person visits with educators, school administrators, instructors, and university connections.
- Follow and adhere to program budget.
2. Community and Volunteer Engagement (20% time):
- Foster meaningful relationships with community members that will increase the awareness of programs, services for financial literacy education and economic education.
- Coordinate OCEE presence at state level conferences and programs for K-12 educators.
- Facilitating meaningful opportunities for volunteers and community stakeholders in programs such as the MEE Competition and Invest in Girls.
- Assist in cultivating relationships with volunteers, seeking and providing feedback and sharing opportunities for reciprocal growth and learning. Recognize the contributions of all volunteers.
- Maintain consistent communications via phone, email and in-person with top donor prospects, educators, school administrators, instructors, and current sponsors.
3. Funding Support and Donor Relations (20%)
- Assist with writing of interim and final reports to program donors.
- Assist with identifying and contacting potential program donors.
- Foster relationships with potential and current donors.
- Identify and arrange opportunities for donors to visit programs in order to participate and observe financial literacy education at work under direction of the Development Manager and Executive Director.
- Track and report program requirements as outlined in grant agreements under direction of the Development Manager.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in field that provides knowledge of and exposure to communications, public relations, marketing or education. Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results. Should have 3+ years of experience in public relations, marketing, communication or education. Appropriate professional accomplishments and credentials.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
Experience in program management or nonprofit environment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to self-manage in a work environment where autonomy in accomplishing duties and meeting deadlines is valued.
- Ability to listen and follow instructions; work with others in a team environment; read and comprehend instructions; demonstrate respect in interactions; honesty and integrity.
- Knowledge of basic office procedures and practices. Must be computer literate in using word processing software, preferably Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and public relations skills. Ability to work well with others. Ability to operate office equipment. Ability to multi-task. Demonstrate and warm and caring professional service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to work well in a busy environment with multiple projects running.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Benefits:
A brief summary of benefits for part-time employees offered by OCEE through the University of Central Oklahoma partnership are as follows:
- UCO Holiday Schedule
- Flexible Work Options
- UCO Wellness Center membership
- UCO Library Privileges