Education Coordinator

California Tribal TANF Partnership•Eureka, CA

88d•$24 - $29

About The Position

The Education Coordinator assists with planning, designing, implementing, administering, delivering, and evaluating culturally sensitive educational programs and initiatives. Programs aim to build awareness and motivation and provide participants with tools to achieve personal educational goals. They may include school support, academic consultations, IEP or 504 plans, educational events, newsletters, school meetings, and culturally sensitive educational workshops. The coordinator manages programs in accordance with operational, quality, safety, and service standards; oversees and prepares reports on educational program tracking, utilization, and analysis; and contributes to educational intervention processes for site offices. The role requires travel to CTTP sites and may involve out-of-town, out-of-state, and overnight travel. The Education Coordinator develops and delivers company-wide education initiatives, supports students and guardians in setting educational goals, collaborates with internal departments and external agencies, and tracks program participation and outcomes. The role also advocates for students and maintains professional relationships with schools and Indian Education programs.

Requirements

An associate degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of experience working in a related field.
Current California driver’s license.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook) and internet navigation.
Ability to relate effectively and work respectfully and professionally with diverse work groups and vendors.
Ability to perform consistently during increased workloads.
Ability to set and meet deadlines and multitask.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to travel frequently to other locations.
Strong critical-thinking, conceptual, strategic, and visionary skills.
Ability to understand stages of change in relation to behavior-modification programming.
Personable, energetic, professional, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach.
Ability to accept and apply constructive feedback.
Ability to work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions, sit for 6–8 hours per day, drive to site offices including remote locations, work with others, manage conflict situations, make decisions affecting people or organizational resources and reputation, maintain attention to detail and concentration, and meet strict deadlines.
Work hours may vary.
Must complete a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test; random or for-cause drug testing may also occur thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Education experience preferred.
Knowledge of the 2 Gen concept, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Wraparound, 504 plans, and IEPs preferred.
Experience working with Tribal People is helpful.

Responsibilities

Participate and proactively contribute to the CTTP Education Committee.
Answer employee questions about education services, workshops, and programs.
Manage and track monthly program data and referrals.
Communicate with employees about new educational programming and continuing educational support.
Implement educational activities, including workshops developed with other departments, schools, and outside agencies.
Develop, plan, and execute company-wide education initiatives and programs.
Conduct academic consultation meetings with students and guardians to develop educational plans and steps toward their goals.
Gather and analyze data to measure the success of education programs and initiatives.
Collaborate with internal departments on events supporting education and cultural components.
Develop relationships with outside agencies to create training opportunities.
Support preventive screenings and services for youth enrolled in school.
Compile monthly reports on participation, programs, and outcomes.
Conduct monthly site check-ins to gather ideas from covered sites.
Conduct employee surveys to inform the development of educational trainings and programs.
Develop creative educational materials, including promotional pieces.
Motivate participants to set and reach educational goals.
Lead special projects and initiatives.
Assist in measuring and evaluating program components.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Track data and communicate with participants and assigned sites.
Advocate for students and maintain professional relationships with schools, Indian Education programs, and related organizations.