Parent Resource Center Program Manager

Job Title: Parent Resource Center Program Manager Department: Family, Community, and Youth Empowerment Reports To: Executive Director, Family, Community, and Youth Empowerment Compensation: BG-08 Number of Days: 12 months Security Access: ESC FLSA: Exempt Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement: Optional Participation Bargaining Unit: N/A Funding Source: Grant Funded Last Revised Date: May 2026 Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: • Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti -bias, anti -racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. • Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. • Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world- class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot from one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. • Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. • Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary: The Program Manager designs, implements, and manages the Parent Resource Center and its staff, incorporating a strong family and community engagement strategy with the goal of bringing core stakeholders into authentic partnership with Tulsa Public Schools. The role works in the Parent Resource Center to strengthen and deepen TPS capacity for respectful partnership with the community; crafts, implements, and manages large- scale engagement projects on behalf of Tulsa Public Schools; and supports and advances t he district’s efforts to improve family engagement and early learning outcomes with support for and from the community. Key Functions: • Develops, leads, and manages the Parent Resource Center’s family and community engagement strategy • Coordinates and supervises staff, community partners, and vendors • Manages projects within the Parent Resource Center to meet timelines and goals • Collects, analyzes, and presents data to support program improvement • Builds and maintains relationships with families, school leaders, and community stakeholders Minimum Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor’s degree in communications, human/social service, business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred Experience: • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public sector community engagement; experience in North Tulsa preferred • Experience managing or organizing projects or initiatives, preferably in a community, educational, or non- profit setting Preferred Experience: • Management of full -time and contracted staff • Deep understanding of early childhood, specifically from birth through age eight • Understanding of working with the community, public education, and community -based organizations Licenses and Certifications: • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between the Parent Resource Center, school sites, and community locations Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Strong understanding of how to authentically and respectfully engage families, community groups, and stakeholders • Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to connect with both large and small groups • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and perspectives • Highly organized with strong administrative and project management skills • Ability to have thoughtful and respectful conversations about race, class, and their impact on schools and communities • Comfortable working in situations with changing priorities and limited direction • Willingness to work flexible or non- traditional hours when needed • Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple tasks, and work effectively in a fast -paced environment • Strong problem- solving skills with the ability to proactively identify challenges and develop solutions • Dependable, professional, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. • Develops, leads, and manages the Parent Resource Center’s family and community engagement strategy to ensure families from all backgrounds feel welcome and included • Coordinates and supervises staff, community partners, and vendors to support key goals and projects • Collects, analyzes, and presents data reports to support decision- making and program improvement • Manages multiple projects within the Parent Resource Center, ensuring timelines and goals are met • Collaborates with district leadership to develop and implement communication strategies that support the goals of the Parent Resource Center • Supports the mission and daily work of the Parent Resource Center and participates on cross -functional teams within Tulsa Public Schools • Identifies and coordinates the resources needed to complete projects successfully, on time, and within budget • Builds and maintains positive working relationships with team members, school leaders, families, and community stakeholders • Performs duties in a professional and respectful manner that is sensitive to different personalities, school leadership structures, community dynamics, and political considerations • Completes other related duties and responsibilities as assigned Customer Contacts: • Internal: District leadership, school leaders, and cross -functional teams within Tulsa Public Schools • External: Families, community partners and stakeholders, and vendors Supervisory Responsibility: • This role supervises the Parent Engagement Specialist and the Operations Associate for the Parent Resource Center Working and Physical Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Exposure to the following conditions may range from rare to frequent b ased on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. • Open- space office environment with frequent simultaneous activity and conversation • Regular school -hours schedule at the Parent Resource Center, with some evening commitments for family engagement events and programming • Frequent travel between the Parent Resource Center, school sites, and community locations • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer/screen use for reporting, data analysis, and communication • Frequent communication, including public speaking and presenting to large and small groups • Periodic standing, walking, and moving about during events and community engagement activities Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable law . Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact the district's ADA Coordinator at ada@tulsaschools.org. You can al so direct your request for accommodation in writing via mail to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn: ADA Coordinator, 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114- 6131.