Category: Support Staff
Date Posted: 10/10/2023
Location: Central Office
Date of Availability: 11/01/2023
Date Closing: 10/19/2023
Programs Coordinator for Lake Oswego Schools Foundation
6.0 hours/day for 261 days/year (pro-rated)
$53,941 - $62,934 (depending on experience)
Central Office
JOB SUMMARY
The Lake Oswego Schools Foundation (LOSF) is a nonprofit organization that has provided financial support for the Lake Oswego School District (LOSD) since 1986. Since 1993, LOSF has raised funds through its annual campaign and endowment fund, exclusively for the purpose of funding additional teaching staff in the District.
This position assists in the support and maintenance of the success of the annual campaign and assists with the growth and maintenance of the endowment fund campaign
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time.
Provide daily assistance in support of one or more programs for the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation, including fundraising, budgeting, research, and community outreach
Schedule meetings or special events and answers questions from donors
Assist in the creation of promotional materials or solicitations/informational mailings
Generate reports detailing the status of programs or projects
Coordinate volunteer schedules or trainings.
Solicit donations through phone, email and text correspondence
Work collaboratively with executive director in development of programs that align with the Foundation’s mission and support the organization’s goals, including the annual and endowment campaigns
Perform administrative tasks required to carry out the Foundation’s mission and objectives
Maintain positive and beneficial working relationships between the LOSD board and administration and the LOSF Board of Directors and volunteers to accomplish the Foundation’s mission and objectives
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying conflict management and dispute resolution techniques.
Regularly evaluates Foundation functions, activities and service delivery methods. Conducts surveys and/or other activities to determine levels of customer/user satisfaction.
Keeps abreast of trends and best practices and their potential impacts upon district goals and operations. Maintains professional relationships with colleagues and participates in professional development activities which enhance Foundation service delivery.
Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by the LOSF Board and/or Superintendent of Schools.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.
Maintains consistent, daily and punctual attendance.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Non-essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of these tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time.
Operates various office equipment including audio visual equipment/devices, telephones and photocopy machines.
Represents the district at national, state and local levels in matters regarding community education and/or recruiting community volunteers.
Attends in-service trainings, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned. Attends professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
Provides staff development activities for staff during in-service meetings.
Serves on building and district committees and councils as assigned.
Communicates information about district, school and/or departmental policies and procedures to students, staff, parents, guardians and community members.
Reports issues to principals and the appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts and errant wildlife.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions.
Observes ergonomics of sedentary office work including placement of computers and monitors, and sitting alignment.
Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: A Master’s degree in education, recreation, community services, foundation development or related fields is required.
Three (3) years of successful experience in production and composition of programs, schedules, public communications and other printed and electronic materials is required. A minimum of three years’ experience in supervising people, program planning, data collection and analysis and report writing is required. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is preferred.
Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with frequent interruptions. Interacts with staff and students appropriately. Accommodating, action-driving, friendly customer service attitude
Language Skills: Ability to communicate in English fluently both verbally and in writing, including proficiency in spelling and grammar. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors and members of the community. Ability to read and interpret documents including governmental regulations, safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions/ instruction manuals. Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence with high degrees of accuracy and professionalism.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages and proportions. Ability to read and interpret various charts, bar graphs and similar visual data depictions.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving more than one variable.
Computer Skills: Ability to effectively use office computers and internet access for email, research, word processing, database manipulation, visual presentations and general web-based applications. Demonstrated knowledge of how computers can effectively support and assist classroom and other instruction.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to exercise good judgment and work effectively in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated knowledge of organizational theory and practice. Working knowledge of social service agencies and community groups/resources in the Lake Oswego area. Strong work ethic, positive personality, and can-do attitude
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A valid Oregon Driver’s License is required. Must have or be able to obtain various certificates, licenses and/or registrations as required by federal, state or local law(s) and/or determined by the district.
PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS
The physical expectations described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk stand, sit, use fingers and hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and move around inside and outside of buildings. The employee is occasionally required to, push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel and crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 35lbs. The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders. The employee must have, with or without vision correction, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment is a standard school office setting and other locations within the district. The noise level of the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon the location, the student population and current activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions, including seasonal heat and cold. The employee may occasionally be exposed to contagious diseases, bodily fluids and blood-borne pathogens
NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Lake Oswego School District is committed to being an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. LOSD is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 503-534-2000. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
Lake Oswego School District is a Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace
