Texas Woman's University · 1 day ago
Associate Director Foster Care Alumni Success Center (12291)
Denton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expTexas Woman's University is dedicated to supporting students with lived experience in foster care through its Foster Care Alumni Success Center. The Associate Director will lead and evaluate programs aimed at improving college access and readiness while collaborating with various educational and nonprofit partners to ensure effective support for these students.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Lisa D. Taylor, SPHR
Responsibilities
Supports the Executive Director in strategic planning, program development, and long-term goals for the FCAS Center
Oversees daily operations of the statewide Center, ensuring effective coaching, intake, referrals, and transition services
Contributes to CARE’s division-wide priorities and uses data to assess impact and guide improvements
Provides direct support to youth and prospective students with foster care experience, including college exploration, enrollment, and financial aid guidance
Supervises Success Coaches and ensures trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate coaching practices
Coordinates smooth warm hand-offs among K–12 partners, nonprofits and higher-education liaisons
Creates tools, workshops, and transition supports addressing financial, basic needs, and housing barriers
Designs and delivers training for K–12 staff and community partners to improve identification and support of foster youth
Works with Education Reach for Texans, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and other relevant organizations to develop consistent training for higher education foster care liaisons
Facilitates communication among child welfare, K–12, higher education, and nonprofit partners; represents the Center at outreach events
Manages FCAS Center, Helpline and Resource Hub operations to ensure timely, accurate referrals and information
Supervises and evaluates staff and student employees
Oversees scheduling, documentation, communication workflows, and other operational logistics
Assists with budget planning and resource allocation
Leads assessment and reporting on student engagement, helpline activity, transition outcomes, and outreach efforts
Ensures FERPA compliance and appropriate handling of student data
Supports grants, donor reporting, and program documentation
Strengthens partnerships across TWU to support access and belonging for foster care alumni
Collaborates with K–12 districts, colleges, nonprofits, and state agencies to align statewide services
Serves on university committees and acts as lead contact for the Resource Hub in the Executive Director’s absence
Performs other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in higher education, student development, counseling, social work, or a related field required
Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in student development, college access, child welfare–aligned work, or related fields
Experience supervising staff and/or managing student-support programs strongly preferred
Experience working with foster youth or other special populations highly preferred
Experience in training, program development, or statewide collaboration is a plus
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Strong presentation skills and ability to deliver training to diverse audiences
Ability to use office software, student databases, and communication platforms
Strong communication, organization, project management, and supervisory skills
Ability to conceptualize, prioritize, and execute programs and services with minimal supervision
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, K–12 partners, higher education institutions, and community organizations
Ability to manage budgets, coordinate multiple projects, and adapt to peak periods and short deadlines
Ability to use university software, case-management tools, and communication platforms
Demonstrated ability to handle the demands of frequent travel, maintain high-level engagement with multiple stakeholder groups and delivery under tight deadlines
Company
Texas Woman's University
Educating women since 1901. Co-ed since 1994. At Texas Woman's University, we are pioneers in healthcare, business, education & liberal arts.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Chad E. Smith
Co-Founder, Texas Woman's University Future Classroom Lab (TWUFCL)
Beth Yelverton Whitley
Director of Honors Student Success and Partnerships, Honors Programs
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