Post-Secondary Student Support Coordinator (Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS)

SparkWheel, Inc. • Pittsburg, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Support Coordinator partners with schools to coordinate support for students and families and implements programs and activities based on each school’s needs. Reporting to and directed by the Program Director, the coordinator works with community partners and volunteers to bring support into schools and helps implement SparkWheel, Inc.’s vision and goals.

The coordinator leads implementation of SparkWheel’s Model of Integrated Student Supports, building relationships with school administrators, staff, teachers, students, and families, and engaging volunteers and community partners. The role includes reviewing school and case-managed student needs and assets, setting goals with approximately 55 case-managed students annually, and coordinating or providing supports tailored to students’ needs. Supports may include family engagement events, career fairs, attendance or behavior interventions, afterschool tutoring, food pantries, enrichment opportunities, and connections to community resources.

The coordinator collects and enters student, family, and school-support data weekly in Apricot360, then reviews and analyzes data with supervisor support to ensure requirements are met and services are effective. At TANF Initiative sites funded by the Kansas Department for Children and Families, the coordinator must meet grant-mandated performance measures and outcomes. The role also includes managing budgets and resources, teamwork, and culturally sensitive and responsive interactions. The position is classified as exempt and full-time, with a 40-hour work week primarily during school hours, around 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The work environment includes schools and the community, with occasional travel for trainings, meetings, home visits, and travel between school sites.

Requirements

• At least one to three years of experience working with schools and/or families and youth.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, public administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with school administrators, personnel, students, parents, and the public.
• Ability to set and maintain healthy professional boundaries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think, process information, and act quickly.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively as a team member.
• Valid driver’s license, transportation, and auto insurance.
• Ability to pass required background checks, including state and NSOPR checks.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking or bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the SparkWheel Model of Integrated Student Supports and cultivate relationships with school staff, students, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Annually review school and case-managed student needs and assets, including survey data and the school improvement plan.
• Lead goal setting with approximately 55 case-managed students annually, setting a SMART goal for each in collaboration with the student.
• Provide or coordinate Integrated Student Supports for the school and approximately 55 case-managed students, and connect students and families with community resources as needed.
• Collect and enter student, family, and school-support data weekly in Apricot360; review and analyze the data with supervisor support.
• Meet grant-mandated performance measures and outcomes at applicable TANF Initiative sites.
• Manage budgets and monitor and use resources wisely.
• Practice teamwork and cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in day-to-day interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President & CEO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level