Taryn Taylor Brooks

• Position Summary:

The Project Director Educator is responsible for planning, organizing, programmatic compliance, and reporting. Education services for children, public relations assistance, and special events. This role provides administrative and programmatic support to the Executive Director or designee in all related tasks and duties, ensuring smooth program operations.

Responsibilities:

· Provides oversight and administration for SCDAA-MC Educational Enrichment Programs.

· Maintain records on students enrolled and Calendar of Events.

· Coordinate and conduct regular meetings with parents of students registered with the organization.

· Prepare monthly progress reports to be presented at staff meetings.

· Prepare annual budget for programs to submit to the Executive Director.

· Collaborate with the social services department on support groups and special events for all families.

· Participate in writing proposals and grant renewals.

· Coordinate transportation needs for youth programs.

· Assist in recruiting volunteers and provide selection recommendations.

· Determine workloads and schedules for volunteers and track attendance.

· Work with parents, schools, and community-based organizations to meet student needs.

· Participate in student recruitment, enrollment, and attendance monitoring.

· Coordinate with external partners to connect youth with relevant resources (SAT courses, college prep mentors, additional tutoring, vocational mentors).

· Provide strategic leadership and technical operational, financial, and managerial oversight for successful project implementation.

· Ensure programs are evidence-based and aligned with funder requirements.

· Ensure all reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annually) are submitted accurately and on time.

· Conduct monthly reviews to ensure accountability.

· Work with the Executive Director to prepare and submit all data requirements, narrative reports, and correspondence relating to the programs.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Organizational Management or a related field is required.

· A minimum of 2 years of Administrative Experience

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

· Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.

· Ability to handle demanding situations in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.

· Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

· Must become a Certified Sickle Cell Counselor/Educator within the first 12 months of hire.

· Must have the capability to travel, a valid Alabama driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

· Evening and occasional weekend availability required.

• The Education Coordinator oversees the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children.
• The After School/Summer Enrichment Program Coordinator (ASTP/SEP) will plan, implement, and direct a K-12 school-based program providing after-school recreational and educational activities.
• The Education Coordinator will provide administrative and programmatic support to the Executive Director or to his/her designee in all tasks & duties related to his/her functions and ensure smooth running of the programs.
• The Education Coordinator will collaborate with the Social Worker to identify those children and families that may need support from SCDAA-MC.
• The Education Coordinator will oversee and provide administrative support for educational counseling for families through the Newborn Screening Program.
• The Education Coordinator will also be responsible for participating in all special events sponsored or endorsed by SCDAA-MC.
• Provide oversight and coordinate activities for the After-School Tutorial Program (ASTP) and Summer Enrichment Program (SEP).
• Assist in maintaining records on students enrolled in the ASTP and SEP, including academic performance and attendance.
• Create and maintain an ASTP calendar of events.
• Communicate with regular teachers of students registered with SCDAA-MC for purposes of pinpointing any academic or social areas of concern at least once a month.
• Coordinate and conduct regular meetings with parents of students registered with SCDAA-MC.
• Prepare monthly report of progress to be presented at monthly SCDAA-Mobile Chapter staff meetings.
• Prepare monthly list of supply needs for ASTP and SEP.
• Prepare annual budget for programs to submit to Executive Director.
• Collaborate with social services department on support groups and special events for all families of SCDAA-MC.
• Participate in writing proposals and grant renewals.
• Coordinate transportation needs for youth programs.
• Participate in the recruitment of volunteers and provide selection recommendations.
• Participate in determining workloads and schedules for the volunteers and track attendance.
• Work with parents, schools, community-based organizations to meet student needs.
• Coordinate assigned planning of special events, program calendars and schedules.
• Participate in student recruiting, enrollment, and attendance monitoring.
• Coordinate with external partners to connect youth with relevant resources (SAT courses, college prep mentors, additional tutoring, vocational mentors).
• Work with Executive Director to prepare and submit all data requirements, narrative reports, and correspondence relating to the programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• ASTP Responsibilities include providing services for the After School Tutorial Program and the Summer Enrichment Program.
• Providing oversight and coordination activities for the ASTP and SEP; maintain records on students, including academic performance and attendance; communicate with regular teachers and ASTP teachers for the purpose of pinpointing any academic or social areas of concern; coordinate meetings with parents and students; coordinate with social worker as needed; prepare monthly reports and presents at SCDAA-MC staff meetings; coordinate transportation needs.

• Responsibilities include: maintaining effective operation and continued growth of Center thru coaching, training, and mentoring staff.
• Review operating results of center daily, weekly and monthly to identify areas of opportunity for increased profits and decreased expenses.
• Ensure procedures outlining opening, closing, banking, collections, audits, local store marketing (LSM), all Loss Prevention (LP) procedures, and other company policies are followed daily.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.
• Control cash flow, balancing and audits while maintaining LP standards.
• Maintain company standards as related to staffing, operations, marketing, collections and customer service.
• Employee Relations - Recruiting, hiring, training, disciplining, evaluating, developing, and terminating of center staff.
• Maintain employee files and process all new hire paperwork according to company timeline.
• Training – Provide on-site training instruction on all aspects of leadership, company procedures and policies.
• Ensure center staff fully comprehends how to perform their job duties and responsibilities as well as understand how to use our computer system.
• Product Knowledge - Understand new and current products so you can assist with the company’s marketing and sales initiatives.
• Collections –Lead team in collecting Past Due, Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF), Write Offs, and perform field calls.
• Customer Service – Provide exceptional service and support to customers.
• Data Entry – Complete transactions accurately and in a timely manner on both new and existing accounts.
• Account Maintenance –Ensure all required documentation is included in each customer’s file.
• Sales – Recommend and sell products and services to meet customer’s needs.
• Center Appearance – Manage the appearance of the center by keeping it clean and organized; Housekeeping duties include but are not limited to vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, cleaning windows, bathroom upkeep, etc.

• Employee relations; Screen incoming apartment inquires, Maintain accurate reports in Yardi.
• Process applications and evaluate applicant's credit and eligibility to lease an apartment.
• Verify applicants' information (calling up previous/current employers, landlords etc).
• Write up leases and lease renewals; Responsible for Leasing, Renewals and Evictions.
• Conducting lease signings, negotiating applications/lease renewals.
• Coordinating and conducting open houses; Oversee the enhancement of the property.
• Conducting apartment inspections and documenting unit conditions with photos.
• Posting ads /advertisement (Mobile Press Register).
• General administrative duties: phone calls, photocopying etc.
• Ensures that all rent and late fees are collected, posted and deposited in a timely manner.
• Ensure property is rented 100%.
• Deals with resident concerns and request on a timely basis to ensure resident satisfaction.
• Ensures distribution of all company or community –issued notices (i.e., bad weather, emergencies, etc.).

• Substitute Teacher for Lillie B. Williamson High School serving grades 9-12.
• Paraprofessional/Teacher’s Aide Augusta Evans Special Needs School, duties below:
• Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aides.
• Provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of special education students in a special class or when mainstreamed into regular classrooms; assist special and regular education students with whom they are mainstreamed during classroom activities, lunch, physical education periods, recess and various other activities as directed.
• Assist teacher with implementation of Individualized Education Plans or Physical Training Programs through instruction in a variety of activities; provide guidance for students in various areas including academic learning, vocational, social and leisure skills, physical development, self esteem and personal hygiene.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information according to established guidelines.
• Maintain classroom environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures which may include lifting, toileting and diapering as necessary; assist with lifting students in and out of wheelchairs and pushing students in wheelchairs as necessary.
• Operate a variety of audio-visual equipment, electronic teaching machines and office equipment including typewriter, copier, computer and assigned student software.
• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques; observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; assist in the shaping of social behavior.