COMMUNITY SCHOOL SPECIALIST - Say Yes Buffalo : Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as special assistant to the Community Schools Senior Director: drafts and submits correspondence; assists in maintaining the Senior Director's schedule and appointments; makes copies; and completes other duties as assigned.
• Prepares agendas for various meetings (i.e. Zone, CS Planning Meeting, District-wide, etc.)
• Records meeting minutes and prepares follow-up action item summaries
• Ensures that data reports are submitted and input into the SYB/Community Schools Dashboard
• Input course descriptions into web web-based system
• Maintains confidentiality regarding privileged department and agency information.
• Attends meetings, for the purpose of providing information, recording minutes; coordinating materials distribution, and/or supporting the needs of attendees.
• Prepares and processes a wide variety of complex written materials (e.g. correspondence, agendas, minutes, event programs, bulletins, reports, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information and/or creating documentation in compliance with established guidelines.
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, board agenda items, parent, student, and community feedback, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of administrative requirements.
• Responds to a wide variety of calls, concern, and/or complaints for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information, and/or referring to appropriate personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Equivalent training and experience in a discipline related to the functional responsibilities of the position, including human services; education reform; administration; etc.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Apple products and the Mac Operating System.
• Capacity to organize and supervise assigned projects with integrity, including the ability to multi-task and adapt to a constantly changing environment.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with SYTE staff, Buffalo Public School staff, partners, and other individuals and groups.
• Ability to resolve problems efficiently, effectively, and independently.
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team to accomplish shared goals.
• Superior organizational abilities with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to learn new systems and operating procedures as needed.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.
• Believe and practice Say Yes Racial Equity Statement, Equity will be achieved when we can all just wake up and live freely; be valued and respected; live free from structural impediments based off of perceived racial characteristics; and, have fair representation and opportunity.

Say Yes Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Say Yes Buffalo provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Say Yes Buffalo complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.