Buckner International · 1 day ago
College and Career Coordinator
Dallas, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBuckner Children and Family Services is a longstanding faith-based social service organization dedicated to transforming lives. The College and Career Coordinator will play a strategic role in supporting the College and Career Program for Family Hope Centers, ensuring alignment with Buckner’s mission and providing guidance to local centers in developing and implementing effective programs for youth.
CommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement
Responsibilities
Collaborate with FHC Directors/Managers and Teen Coordinators to design, develop and support the implementation of a holistic College and Career program
Develop a College and Career curriculum with program components, best practices, tools and resources to address youth development in areas such as job and life skills; career exploration and requirements; college exploration and requirements; leadership and communication skills, character development, goal setting, and educational success. Ensure that the curriculum is culturally competent for youth. Collaborate with Program Development & Design to ensure compliance with Buckner standards
Provide support for the local Family Hope Centers to meet strategic goals and processes to ensure best practices, continuity and alignment with any grant requirements related to the College and Career program. Develop and implement program structure; analyze program needs and assist in program projects as requested to strengthen and grow the program in the local area
Manage/coordinate reporting for College & Career sites ensuring updates are completed in a timely manner, compliance is maintained and requested program reports are available
Work alongside Teen Coordinators as they implement the College and Career program at their site; provide ongoing training and support for the Teen Coordinators to maintain program quality and compliance
Lead data collection and data measurement. In collaboration with Program Development & Design, develop a tool to monitor and track progress of enrolled College and Career youth
Collaborate with local businesses and organizations to identify opportunities for youth internships and career exploration
Establish college collaborations and coordinate college seminars/workshops, college tours; identify potential financial aid and scholarship opportunities for participants
Attend and participate in various community outreach and school events, parent conferences and other approved events as needed
Develop and implement systems for family engagement in the College and Career program. Support Teen Coordinators as they engage parents and provide parent information sessions and coordinate regular events at the FHC including, but not limited to, youth leadership events, apprenticeships and community service projects
Collaborate with Teen Coordinators to develop opportunities and establish relationships for youth to prepare for aptitude testing, ACT and SAT testing
Assist program participants with accessing college and career readiness resources, including, but not limited to, assisting with program enrollments, assisting with travel to and from college and testing sites, and other services
Understand budget requirements and sound financial management following Buckner policy and procedures. Assists in developing and monitoring the College and Career program budget as needed and tracking revenue and expenditures of the program and reporting this information to the appropriate Director
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in education, human services, business or other related field
Minimum 2 years prior related experience working with children and families required
Prior related experience in similar field required
Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English professionally
Requires ability to develop, implement and deliver curriculum-based training
Requires knowledge of and ability to implement consistent classroom management techniques
Working knowledge of budgetary management and development of policies and procedures required
Requires willingness to take CPR, First Aid and specialized activity training
Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy
Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner
Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people
Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Company
Buckner International
Since 1879 Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Albert Reyes
President and CEO
Jeff Gentry, CPA, CMA, CHFP
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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