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Uplift Education · 1 day ago

Scholar Experience Coordinator

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $55K/yr

3+ years exp

Uplift Education is dedicated to creating public schools of excellence. The Scholar Experience Coordinator will collaborate with the Scholar Experience Manager and Director to plan and execute scholar experience events across the network, focusing on coordination and evaluation of these initiatives.

CommunitiesE-LearningEducation

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and execution of Uplift’s network-wide primary, middle, and high school scholar experience projects and events

Build solid relationships with campus leadership and grade level personnel across Uplift campuses to ensure seamless planning and execution of scholar experience events and initiatives

Keep up-to-date records on preferred venues, food, promotional items, and A/V vendors

Assist in the preparation and execution of action and communication plans for all network-wide scholar experiences and initiatives

Recruit and train volunteers for each event

Assist with coordinating details of assigned events, which are not limited to the following:

Maintaining accurate and fluid event details and scholar databases per assigned experiences

Coordinates all food services, A/V needs, facility arrangements, and transportation for assigned experiences

Responsible for supplying the Communications and Marketing team with experience information for assigned projects, which supports efforts in promoting the Uplift network

Track event metrics (attendance, satisfaction, and budget performance) and provide post-event reports with recommendations for improvements

Support Communications with capturing event photographs during events to enhance visibility and family/community engagement

Assist the Director of Events and Scholar Experience with duties as assigned

Qualification

Event planningBudget managementCommunication skillsDatabase managementProblem-solving skillsBilingual skillsDetail-orientedTeamworkInitiative

Required

Bachelor's Degree required. Relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement

Minimum 3 years in a similar position, with event planning/ coordination experience preferred

Proven experience in planning and executing scholar experiences in a K-12 environment, with emphasis on secondary-aged students

Experienced in research and analysis/comparison of event spaces, contract negotiation skills

Possess the ability to maintain and operate within the constraints of an event budget

Ability to utilize best practices and make sound decisions when executing events

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking

Ability to communicate effectively with poise and professionalism at all levels, including but not limited to Uplift staff, faculty, parents, vendors, and other volunteers

Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), Adobe products, and ability to learn and use computer software as necessary

Proficient in database management and able to use basic office equipment