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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the Site Director in all Horizons activities, operations, and programmatic elements in both the summer and school-year programs. This position will be assisting the Site Director with fundraising, program logistics, program communication, marketing, and social media platforms for the Horizons program. Will also be responsible for building strong relationships with Horizons students, families, staff, and volunteers, as well as partners in the Paulding County School District and Kennesaw State University. The primary goal of Horizons is to reverse the trend of summer learning loss that adversely impacts the long-term success of students ranging from rising 1st ' 9th grades.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages electronic platforms to host newsletter and school-wide communication. Updates website with parent information, menus, special events, etc. Establish and maintain effective

parent communication.

In support of the Site Director, when needed, assist with grant-writing, special events, and publications to support the implementation of the annual fundraising plan (examples will include

proofing grants, assisting with the assembly of grant proposals, and offering any insights into new ways to seek funding, or phrasing of appeals, if applicable.

Assists Site Director in developing and maintaining relationships with donors, including individuals, community organizations, foundations, and corporations. Motivates and supports the efforts of volunteer fundraisers, including the Advisory Board. Works with local businesses to develop and promote fundraising nights.
Assists in overseeing the development and maintenance of administrative systems related to fundraising, including acquisitions, renewals, and acknowledgements. (Involves all aspects of

grant applications/reports to foundations, solicitations/acknowledgements to corporate and individual donors.)

Assists in maintaining professional and effective working relationships with individuals, organizations, community leaders, public schools, and Horizons¿ Advisory Board, National

Horizons staff, local Horizons part time staff, and volunteers.

Assists in maintaining a working relationship with the Horizons Atlanta Office and other affiliates. Oversees and maintains positive relationships with partner organizations and community groups (partners in education, fundraising nights, community outreach, etc.)
Assists Site Director in overseeing the development of marketing and public relations materials.
Supervises the Instructional Team: Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Interns, and Specialists. Interviews, hires, supervises and evaluates staff, i.e., academic teachers and specialty teachers with the Site Director. Oversees recruitment, scheduling and training of staff and volunteers. Assists the Site Director with managing hiring paperwork for staff.
Coordinates, plans and leads teacher orientation and curriculum planning meetings to implement a strong and successful summer curriculum that is thematic, project based, and

helps students develop reading and math skills. Creates summer and year-round schedules. Develops plan for academic programming, enrichment activities, and field trips. Co-coordinate, Manages daily operations of transportation services (field trips, swim lesson, arrival, and organize and administer quarterly Advisory Board meetings and serve on all committees. departure of students)

Plans events with students and parents (Info Sessions, Student/Parent Orientations, End of Program Celebration). Participates in bi-weekly Horizon¿s Site Directors meeting and workshops

throughout the year. Schedules educational presentations, weekly study and field trips, swimming lessons, and in-house enrichment sessions. Develops year-round activities to engage student learning and enrichment activities throughout the school year.

Analyzes Horizons assessments to determine educational effectiveness of program. Observes student¿s engagement: academically and socio-emotionally to converse with the instructional team regarding interventions and student-centered solutions.
Assists with food service process. Coordinates the completion of National Horizons Data Instruments (Staff survey, financial spreadsheets, program content survey, parent, and student

questionnaires).

Manages program related databases.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid Georgia Teaching certificate

Required Experience

Five (5) years of teaching experience

Experience teaching elementary school

Experience designing curriculum in a child centered, risk-free environment for elementary aged students

Relevant experience in educational program administration, fundraising, grant writing, budgeting and fiscal management

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education or related field

Preferred Experience

Experience with social media platforms, fundraising, and marketing strategies a plus

Experience working with low-income families and/or diversity communities

Leadership Experience

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

A strong passion for working with youth and strong desire to transform their lives

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of best practices for school enrichment programs

Skills

Proficient in using technology as a management and reporting tool

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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