With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia operates through the guiding principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Through these principles, we strive to effectively deliver services, to resolve the challenges facing our city, and to make Philadelphia a place where all of our residents have the opportunity to reach their potential. 

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

The Mayor’s Office of Education provides leadership to improve education in the City of Philadelphia. To achieve this mission, MOE creates policies and programs to:
•    Expand access to quality pre-K for Philadelphia families;
•    Create Community Schools designed to strengthen local schools by removing barriers to student success;
•    Facilitate collaboration and partnership among many stakeholders to strengthen the local education landscape; and
•    Advance key educational policy

The Data and Compliance Coordinator reports to the PHLpreK Director and supports the performance evaluation of PHLpreK, the City of Philadelphia’s quality pre-K initiative. The Data and Compliance Coordinator’s work will be guided by the principle that investments in quality pre-K provide long-term gains for students and reduce the gaps in school readiness faced by many children. Studies illustrate significant benefits for children who participate in quality early education programs such as increased performance in school, improved social and emotional skills, fewer behavioral problems, decreased need for special education, increased high school graduation rates, and increased earning potential. The Data and Compliance Coordinator is responsible for supporting the measurement and evaluation of PHLpreK which includes supporting partners, providers, and other external stakeholders with data collection and analysis; as well as monitoring PHLpreK provider compliance with program policies, and all federal, state and local regulations

Essential Functions

Data Collection and Management:
•    Support the expansion of PHLpreK and strategic planning process with data collection, scrubbing, analysis, visualization, and interpretation
•    Assist program staff in developing strong data collection processes and systems aligned with PHLpreK goals
•    Create system-level report templates and dashboards to track PHLpreK implementation and impact; update regularly
•    Manage the secure file transfer protocol of data shared between the City and PHLpreK partners
•    Serve as point person for data information requests from internal staff and external organizations
•    Collaborate with City agencies, local nonprofits, and other organizations on issues related to school readiness
•    Assist with the creation of PHLpreK reports for internal and external audiences
•    Assist in the development of a strategy that uses data to direct resources to areas of high need/high demand

Monitor Contract and Licensing Compliance: 
•    Implement ongoing and regular monitoring to ensure provider compliance with: state licensing, City of Philadelphia business taxes, real estate taxes, L&I Food prep licensing to name a few.
•    Serve as the liaison between PHLpreK Hub agencies and City departments to assist providers in resolving compliance issues
•    Ensure that providers successfully complete correction plans to maintain compliance
•    Monitor provider growth and designation in the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System, Keystone STARS 

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•    Demonstrated experience in standard data collection, analysis and presentation practices.
•    Excellent skills in Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite
•    Knowledge of Philadelphia’s complex early childhood education landscape preferred
•    Excellent communications skills
•    Demonstrated strong organizational skills and timely responsiveness to deadlines
•    Capable of working well both independently and as part of a team
•    Commitment to strengthening Philadelphia’s education system

•    Three to five years’ experience in systems design or improvement
•    Bachelor’s Degree required

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to pchr@ phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx