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Henry Ford Academy is a college prep high school (grades 9-12) located inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation & Greenfield Village and surrounded by the campus of Ford Motor Company. Students come from districts within Wayne County, as well as private, parochial, and home schools. The model partnership focuses some of the best thinking from the business, non-profit, and public education worlds toward the common goal of building a school that prepares students for life in the 21st century.

Job Title: Manager of Student and Community Engagement

Job Summary:

Henry Ford Academy's Manager of Student and Community Engagement (MSCE) is a proactive, organized leader who supports positive experiences for HFA students, staff and community members. The MSCE supports the day-to-day operations of our public charter high school's Main/9th grade campus, located on the grounds of The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, while also driving and leading big-picture initiatives that support student, staff and family engagement. This full-time position is a vital member of the school's Administrative Support Team, providing direct support to the Dean of Students, Directors and Principals. The MSCE also leads the organizing of programming, events, and processes that support the school's culture and propels its mission and vision. (Note: This position replaces the previous “Museum Office Manager” position).

Key Responsibilities:

+ Day-to-Day Operations: Assist with daily oversight of students and student spaces. Assist with managing the frontdesk and monitoring student and community access to the school. Manage and organize student, family and community events that occur at the school campus.

+ Attendance Coordinator: Track student attendance, manage records, contact families about absences, implement truancy prevention strategies, and work with staff and community resources to improve student presence for better academic outcomes, focus on supporting students and ensuring compliance with attendance policies. Key duties involve data entry, generating reports, coordinating interventions, and serving as a liaison between school, home, and support agencies, with goals to keep students safe and in school.

+ Student Supervision & Staff Support: Greet students daily and monitor students during transition periods, lunch, gym, and other unstructured times to ensure safety and positive behavior. Support the Dean of Student and Vice-Principal in student behavior interventions and parent communication. Organize and supervise students assigned to In-School Suspension, ensuring accountability and academic productivity. Serve as an emergency substitute teacher to maintain continuity of instruction. Assist in classrooms with special projects, individualized support, or short-term instructional needs. Collaborate with the Dean of Students and the school counselor to plan and enact programming that supports socio-emotional learning goals for students.

+ Recruitment: Support recruitment efforts for school enrollment. Visit middle schools and learning centers that feed into HFA, and support a robust Open House program for potential students and families. Create partnerships with like schools and feeder schools, and increase public awareness of HFA offerings throughout the Wayne County area.

+ Parent and Community Engagement: Manage and direct communications that expose the school and its community to the teaching, learning and experiences happening at HFA. Engage parents and HFA community members in meaningful programs and activities that connect them to the school and the school's mission and vision.

+ Event & Partnership Coordination: Collaborate with the Business Coordinator/Manager in the planning, setup, and execution of school events including assemblies, student showcases, parent nights, and ceremonies. Collaborate with partners at The Henry Ford to ensure successful integration of school activities within the museum and village campuses. Build and support a vision for meaningful guest speakers and special programs.

+ Administrative: Provide general administrative support to other members of the leadership team as assigned, including preparing reports, scheduling meetings, maintaining and verifying school records. (Including student community service logs. Build meaningful relationships with senior members of The Henry Ford to support key school goals and advance key indicators of performance for the school.

+ Other key duties as assigned by the Director of Finance, Operations and Strategic Planning; the Vice-Principal; and/or the Principal/Superintendent.

Qualifications:

+ Associates (in Education-related fields) or Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree work and experience in Education or School Administration, preferred.

+ Prior experience in a school or educational setting is strongly preferred.

+ Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

+ Comfort working with diverse student populations and professional staff.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.

+ Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Slides) and/or Microsoft Office.

Work Environment:

The Manager of Student and Community Engagement (MSCE) will work in a collaborative and fast-paced school environment, engaging with both students and staff across both campuses The role will involve frequent interaction with teachers, students, and staff to ensure that all the daily functions and events in the school are adequately supported. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering a positive, student-centered school culture, and a collegial, collaborative professional environment. The role also involves regular interfacing community members and organizations external to the Academy.

Henry Ford Academy - Dearborn is an equal opportunity employer and encourages representation from diverse backgrounds.