UACS Anti-Violence Coordinator
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University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.Posted Job TitleUACS Anti-Violence CoordinatorJob Profile TitleTemporary Employee - Non-ExemptJob Description SummaryThe UACS Anti-Violence Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Student Engagement and Community Building and other site-based Netter staff to implement the UACS Youth-Driven Anti-Violence Program. They will recruit K-12 student participants, develop and implement program curriculum and provide direct support of the high school students engaged. They will also manage program attendance and student communications, and student incentive logs. They will support the Dir. of Student Engagement and Community Building to leverage university and community resources to expand academic year anti-violence collaborations and partnerships.With leadership from UACS Site Coordinators and Directors, this position will also work closely with District Principals, Deans and Climate Managers to schedule and plan convenings with UACS students. They will provide direct coordination, coaching, and technical assistance of the Penn ABCS volunteers and work-study students engaged in the program. This position is responsible for providing a safe, inclusive environment. They will attend regular stakeholder meetings, and plan with the school leadership and Netter center staff. A major component of this position includes working collaboratively with the Dir. of Student Engagement and Community Building, UACS Site Directors, Netter Center part-time staff and others engaged in University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) Anti-Violence activities.This position requires physically moving through West Philadelphia public schools and being actively engaged with youth participants. The position will provide ongoing curricular support for the school day and after school initiatives, and identify strategies for evaluating and measuring success for anti-violence programs. A major component of the position includes documenting K-12 student engagement, program activities, as well as supervising the program's university student workers and volunteers and supporting their delivery of effective instruction and programming. This position will also implement all required program reporting and compliance, including that of funders and the Netter Center.Job DescriptionFounded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world. The Netter Center's university-assisted community schools (UACS) is a strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members of the community in which the school is located and engage students (K-16+) in real world, community problem solving.Duties:This role involves the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Anti-Violence Program. This position will conduct on-going program communications with K12 school leadership, and direct support of K12 students, staff, and Penn students engaged in the program. The UACS Anti-Violence Coordinator will also document program activities and support program evaluations.Qualifications:A Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Experience with youth organizing and supporting school-based leadership programs. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience specifically engaging a range of K12 youth in anti-violence or advocacy activities. A strong candidate will have experience in urban education, supervision, program management and evaluation. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and foster high quality connections and relationships is critical. Must be collaborative, flexible, and work productively with diverse groups. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, and lift heavy objects.This is a temporary position with an average of 25 hours/week.Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolSchool of Arts and SciencesPay Range$7.25 - $22.00 Hourly RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.