Site Manager Position
Georgia Institute of Technology
ABOUT JUMPSTART
Jumpstart is a national early education organization that recruits and trains college students and
community volunteers to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Through a proven
curriculum, these children develop the language and literacy skills they need to be ready for school,
setting them on a path to close the achievement gap before it is too late. Join us to work toward the day
every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. Learn more at www.jstart.org.
ABOUT GEORGIA TECH
The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation’s premiere research universities, consistently
ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Top Ten public universities. Georgia Tech enrolls 21,000
students through its Colleges of Engineering, Business, Computing, Sciences, Architecture, and Ivan
Allen College of Liberal Arts. As a richly diverse campus, Georgia Tech is proud to be one of the nation’s
top producers of women and African-American engineers. Campus life is an integral part of the Institute
experiences with 10,000 students living on campus in residence halls and Greek housing. Students enjoy
a well-rounded university experience with numerous co-curricular opportunities, a world-class
recreation center, and intercollegiate athletic competition in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The
Georgia Tech campus occupies 400 acres in the heart of the vibrant city of Atlanta, which is well-known
for its excellent quality of life.
Jumpstart is housed within the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, which is a department of the
Office of the Dean of Students within the Division of Student Affairs. Leadership & Civic Engagement
promotes personal leadership development, supports student organization development, and strives to
cultivate a culture of service and civic engagement. The Jumpstart Site Manager will be a vital part of the
four-person office staff. The Site Manager will be supported by the Civic Engagement Coordinator as the
Site Supervisor, the Director of Leadership & Civic Engagement as the Faculty Advisor, and the Dean of
Students as the Campus Champion.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Site Manager is a full year position housed in the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement within the
Office of the Dean of Students at a Georgia Tech in Atlanta. The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing
the day-to-day operations of the campus Jumpstart program in order to ensure that Jumpstart Quality
Standards, guidelines provided by Jumpstart, are met and the program is meeting grant requirements.
The Site Manager will support recruitment, training and management for college students serving as
part-time AmeriCorps members to work with low-income preschool children during the academic year.
The Site Manager works in conjunction with key campus personnel and Jumpstart’s regional and national
staff to implement the Jumpstart program model.
Within Jumpstart the Site Manager is provided opportunities for professional development and growth.
The Site Manager will report directly to Jumpstart’s regional program director.
Jumpstart is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed,
gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal,
state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at www.jstart.org.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Early Childhood Education and Training
 Facilitate Jumpstart training series for Corps members
 Observe Jumpstart sessions to monitor the quality of interactions between Corps members and
children and the implementation of planned curriculum
 Provide coaching and feedback to Corps members based on observations
 Observe and support Curriculum Planning Meetings to monitor the quality of team collaboration,
meeting facilitation and the design of curriculum to be used in Jumpstart Sessions
 Ensure the site is meeting the requirements of the Jumpstart Quality Standards
2. Program Management
 Plan and manage recruitment process; interview and select all Corps members for site
 Support Corps members in the completion of expected hours requirements
 Recruit and manage a Corps member to serve as a Volunteer Coordinator
 Provide Corps members and Team Leaders with systematic supervision and support, consistent
and responsive management, and clear ongoing communication
 Manage Corps member files to Corporation for National and Community Service and/or Grantee
specifications
 Prepare and submit reports on site fiscal and programmatic performance to Regional Office
 Facilitate Jumpstart Summer Program to specifications designed by Jumpstart (may not be
applicable to all sites)
3.
Campus and Community Partnerships
 Build and manage high quality Preschool Program Partner relationships
 Cultivate and manage campus relations to ensure sustainability and success of the program on
campus
 Work with Volunteer Coordinator to plan and execute volunteer engagement activities to involve
outside members of the community and our corporate sponsors in our work
 Contribute to the development of the Jumpstart brand by engaging in local media and public
relations activities, including maintaining and updating site web page
4.
Jumpstart National Network Responsibilities
 Participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with Jumpstart Program Director
 Participate in twice monthly Regional Conference Calls
 Attend Leadership Institutes annually and New Staff Training during first year
 Support the development of National and Regional stakeholders by hosting site visits and engaging
Corps members in events
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Campus Specific Responsibilities
 Participate in campus and department responsibilities including staff meetings and events
 Work with faculty, administration and others who can assist with Jumpstart member training and
recruitment, and institution of higher education and preschool program partner relationships
 Work with director and other educators to develop and deliver course content
Jumpstart is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed,
gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal,
state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at www.jstart.org.
QUALIFICATIONS
Potential candidates should meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree required, in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred
Background or experience in an early childhood setting
Strong organizational, management and leadership abilities
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet key tasks as scheduled
Prior Experience in managing others; ability to provide verbal and written feedback
Demonstrated ability to use basic and some advanced functions of Windows operating systems,
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) the internet and web-based forms
Ability to comprehend and manage basic fiscal matters such as budgets
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with university staff and the general community
Commitment to Jumpstart’s mission and values
Commitment to serving the community
LOCATION
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia
ADDITIONAL
 Requires significant evening/weekend work at specific times during the program year
 Significant local travel required
TO APPLY
To apply please email your resume and thoughtful cover letter to RegionTwoJobs@jstart.org
In your cover letter please focus on explaining how your experience fits with the mission of Jumpstart
plus why you would want to work specifically at Georgia Tech.
Jumpstart is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed,
gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal,
state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at www.jstart.org.