Program Coordinator at Silicon Valley Education Foundation - Santa Clara
About the Employer
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) is the largest educational nonprofit in Silicon Valley. Our mission is to deliver and advocate for STEM education that inspires students, who lack access and opportunities, to succeed in college and careers. We are guided by the belief that all students are capable of pursuing higher education and boosting their future economic mobility regardless of their background. SVEF has an established legacy of providing proven STEM programs and being profoundly committed to empowering students to graduate high school career and college ready. The impact of our work is evident in our strong partnerships with districts and donors in closing the achievement gap and the creation of a workforce that has the skills to meet 21st century needs.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Program Coordinator collaborates with the Programs Team to implement SVEF’s Computer Science and Elevate [Math] programs. The Program Coordinator is responsible for facilitating, organizing and executing program activities. The Program Coordinator also collaborates in supporting stakeholder relationships, facilitating operations, and enhancing external relations. The Program Coordinator assists and works closely with various functions of the team and supports other initiatives and efforts in achieving the organization’s goals and objectives.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor degree or higher or relevant project coordination experience, preferably in education.
- Commitment to the mission of SVEF and working with underrepresented students and families.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate multiple tasks and support projects of varying complexity concurrently.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop, monitor, and assure compliance with internal standard operating procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at various levels of responsibilities (volunteers, agency staff, school representatives, and other community partners).
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule. Position requires occasional work during evenings and weekends.
- Experience withMicrosoft office and Google Suite products.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation; periodic regional travel required.
Additional Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Knowledgeable about Computer Science programming.
- Non-profit experience.
- Background in education (teaching or advocacy work).
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your Resume to: HR@svefoundation.orgRequirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor degree or higher or relevant project coordination experience, preferably in education.
- Commitment to the mission of SVEF and working with underrepresented students and families.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate multiple tasks and support projects of varying complexity concurrently.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop, monitor, and assure compliance with internal standard operating procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at various levels of responsibilities (volunteers, agency staff, school representatives, and other community partners).
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule. Position requires occasional work during evenings and weekends.
- Experience withMicrosoft office and Google Suite products.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation; periodic regional travel required.
Additional Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Knowledgeable about Computer Science programming.
- Non-profit experience.
- Background in education (teaching or advocacy work).
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter