Senior Administrator- Transition to Kindergarten and Family Engagement (Updated Job Description)

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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p><strong>POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)</strong></p>\n<p>SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR<strong> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>WORKING TITLE</strong></p>\n<p>Senior Administrator-Transition to Kindergarten and Family Engagement</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT</strong></p>\n<p>Office of Early Learning-Project Enlightenment </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p>\n<p>Project Enlightenment </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>PAY GRADE</strong></p>\n<p>Senior Administrator Band 3</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>FLSA STATUS</strong></p>\n<p>Exempt</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT</strong></p>\n<p>Yes</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>WORK WEEK SCHEDULE</strong></p>\n<p>Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) <em>Position</em><strong><em> </em></strong><em>is not</em><strong><em> </em></strong><em>available for a hybrid telework workweek </em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>POSITION PURPOSE:</strong></p>\n<p>Develops, supports, and manages systems and structures for transition to kindergarten, family engagement, community outreach, and community partnership activities. Serves as a building administrator for Project Enlightenment and provides leadership and supervision for teams that support transition to kindergarten and family engagement initiatives. Builds and enhances communication and partnerships with childcare centers, families, schools, agencies, and community organizations. Collaborates with departments, schools, agencies, and community groups to ensure coordinated and responsive efforts that support children, families, and educators. 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