School Coordinator, Full-Service Community Schools

Partners for Rural Impact•Mexico, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a key full-time, grant-funded position for Partners for Rural Impact and the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Initiative. Reporting to the FSCS Project Director, the School Coordinator will work closely with partners and school systems to ensure stakeholders are adequately informed of FSCS activities and services, watching for duplication of services. The School Coordinator will engage in joint planning that entails a full-time commitment and ensures the program is supporting the four FSCS pillars: 1) holistic integrated student supports; 2) expanded, enriched learning time and opportunities from cradle to career; 3) family and community engagement; 4) collaborative leadership and practices. The School Coordinator is charged with coordinating academic, social, and health services through partnerships between a) public elementary and secondary schools; b) the schools’ local educational agencies (LEAs); and c) community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other public or private entities. The position leads and operates with the goal that All Rural Students Succeed.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and three years of related experience or five years of experience in social services, community engagement or related field
Human services experience
Skills and knowledge of coordinating a multi-faceted program
Evidence of effectively coordinating with rural schools and rural communities
Understanding of first-generation, low-income youth
Familiarity with the community school model
Experience working in rural schools or communities
Understanding of first generation, low-income youth and families
A desire to develop innovative approaches to meet outcomes
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Capacity to manage multiple tasks and to meet deadlines and expectations
Event planning experience
Good verbal and written communication skills
A commitment to students from diverse economic, social and cultural backgrounds
Computer skills including data processing and financial spreadsheets; Microsoft Office, Adobe
Valid driver’s license
Successfully complete pre-employment background check
Ability to work in a high-energy office
Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants
Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer software programs
Ability to operate motor vehicle
Routine school or office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors, staff, and faculty
Flexible schedule and ability to travel to meetings off-site

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for a FSCS site while working collaboratively with the school principal to implement the comprehensive program plan
Continually assess needs of students, families, and school, and evaluate the impact of the FSCS program on these groups as well as continually modify services to best meet needs
Serve as primary liaison with all community partners and ensure partners are trained, understand their role, and implement according to their role
Communicate the FSCS mission and vision to community, parents, staff, and students
Participate in school committees and lead school-level Partnership Council
Assist the Project Director in writing and producing required reports
Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist and support in the attainment of our mission, All Rural Students Succeed

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program.
Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition assistance and professional development for employees.

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