NM PreK Program Specialist
ECECD
Santa Fe, NM
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
- Explained program offerings and requirements to participants and answered related questions.
- Coordinated resources for program implementation.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding the use of software programs related to projects.
- Reviewed applications and documentation independently or in conjunction with supervisors to make decisions pertaining to programs.
- Discussed available program services with potential districts/administrators and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
- Participated in team-building exercises that fostered collaboration among staff members working on projects.
- Developed procedures and guidelines for monitoring performance indicators associated with the project.
- Developed brochures, newsletters and flyers to create professional guidance for program.
- Identified opportunities to improve or enhance program initiatives and operations.
- Delegated tasks to staff and supported the organization of events.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Analyzed current program spending and shared annual budget spend down percentages with administrators to increase savings to their bottom line.
- Assisted in the preparation of grant applications for funding initiatives.
- Identified opportunities for improvements in existing processes or policies related to program operations.
- Developed and delivered educational and informational presentations on program initiatives.
- Prepared periodic reports, financial updates and records on district's activities, progress and status for management.
- Gathered statistical data and wrote reports on program outcomes.
- Engaged in collaborative grant development efforts to support program needs and innovations.
- Developed and implemented new program features to address needs.
- Facilitated educational workshops, meetings and conferences associated with program.
- Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to administrators.
- Evaluated program effectiveness to develop improved methods.
- Partnered with program management, and other agencies on recommendations, process improvements and corrective action plans.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with district administrators and other agencies by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
- Monitored budget allocations for various aspects for districts, ensuring compliance with fiscal requirements.
- Compiled reports summarizing progress towards goals and objectives of the initiative.
- Provided guidance to new staff members about their roles and responsibilities within the organization's programming framework.
- Organized meetings, office hours, and special events as part of programming efforts.
- Interviewed potential applicants, collecting personal information, completing reference checks to determine qualifications for position within the department.
- Maintained accurate records and documented distict data in department databases.
- Prepared presentations based on findings from evaluation studies conducted by internal and external consultants.
- Analyzed data from surveys, interviews and focus groups to inform program activities.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish division goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained schedule of task assignments to meet deadlines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to districts when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Identified needs of district administrators promptly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Assisted with administrator requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Leveraged OBMS, STARS, and ECIDS skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
