Professional development coordinator

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

1. BACKGROUND

Step Together Association (STA) is a secular, non-political and non-profit organization that works with children and adults with special needs.

Step Together is inspired by the educational principles of Rudolf Steiner* and is recognized by the international curative education council at Goetheanum (Switzerland). Rudolf Steiner’s ideology and educational methods are based on the acceptance of the spiritual uniqueness of each human being regardless of his disabilities, religious or racial background.

The association offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to education, care, and therapy for around 200 special needs individuals with learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities and different levels of autism, ranging in ages between 3 to 60 years old, across its different programs. Its work also involves monitoring the health of students and extending emotional and psychological support to their families.

Step Together Association is located by the riverside of Mansourieh Al Daishounieh, a mere 15 minutes’ drive from downtown Beirut, a venue that lies amidst a peaceful environmentally protected area, surrounded by trees, mountains and water.

1. CLASSIFICATION Administration, full time position
2. SALARYTBD based on expertise and degree.
3. JOB PURPOSE

The professional development coordinator provides administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner. She/he will work on a variety of tasks across sections in collaboration with the Association’s President.

1.   SCOPE OF WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2. Follow up on the digital platform across sections
3. Follow up on one drive files across sections
4. Explore resource mobilization opportunities and develop project proposals 
5. Draft reports 
6. Plan and prepare teacher training courses on Moodle
7. Review, proofread, and edit documents 
8. Supervise and ensure the proper implementation of educational platforms 
9. Schedule and plan meetings
10. Maintain an appropriate filing system
11. Act as a point of contact and assistance to handle requests and queries from senior members
12. Contribute to Step Together as a member of its community and respect its code of conduct, ethics, and obligations toward others
13. Attend administrative meetings and deliver requested tasks within the set timeframe
14. Follow up on requested deadlines and submissions
15. Prepare weekly, monthly and yearly reports for all duties related to the job description.
16. Draft letters and various correspondence related to professional development
17. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS
18. Qualifications

A bachelor's or Master’s degree in Education from an accredited institution.

1. Experience
2. Essential Experience:

One to three years in administrative educational leadership positions.

1. Desirable experience:

Computer literate. Experienced with standard office procedures and software.

1. Competencies:

• Teamwork Orientation.
• Initiative.
• Time Management.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Project Management.
• Ethical Conduct.

1. Skills:

1.        Language Proficiency:

• • Mastery of English communication skills, both written and oral; French would be an advantage
  • Ability to effectively communicate key concepts and trends (both internal and external).
  • Time and stress management skills.

2.         Computer Proficiency:

• • Strong Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Cloud
  • The ability to use web-based tools for research and communication is an advantage.
  • Database Management
  • Calendar Management

1.  Technical Competencies

• Research and analysis
• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Phone Etiquette 

1. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

He / She reports to the administration manager or to the president of Step Together. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

1. WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

1. PHYSICAL HARDSHIP

No physical hardship is associated with this position.

1. POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and typical work hours and days are Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

1. TRAVEL

Possible travels may be required

1. OTHER DUTIES

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.