Parent Liaison - Health Exploration Program

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center (Kansas City) seeks a part-time Parent Liaison for the Health Exploration Program. The role provides essential administrative and data management support, coordinating attendance, paperwork, and communications with parents and guardians.

Responsibilities include handling check-ins/check-outs, liaising with staff, and offering translation assistance when needed. The position emphasizes mentorship and conflict resolution while supporting Scholar Success Plan

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with students, parents, and staff.
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Gather and maintain accurate student and team attendance.
• Keep attendance, class rosters, and student support files updated and secure.
• Serve as a point of contact for first aid and contact parents/guardians.
• Provide translation support for parents/guardians when needed.
• Coordinate with operations on incidents and with staff for check-ins/outs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization and time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Department:SOM KC Office of Student Engagement (OSE)-OSE - TempsPosition Title:Parent Liaison - Health Exploration ProgramJob Family Group:Professional StaffJob Description Summary:The Parent Liaison is responsible for providing essential administrative and data management support for the Health Exploration Program. They work closely with parents and students to provide a safe, well-coordinated educational environment.Job Description:Job ResponsibilitiesGather and maintain accurate student and team attendance.Ensure all paperwork is kept accurate and safe including attendance, class rosters, and student support files.Assist with staff, student, and parent relations.If needed, provide translation to parents and guardians.If needed, work with bus rider for student coordination.Point of contact for first aid medical attention. Call parents or guardians. Coordinate with the operations team on incidents.Coordinate with staff and parents for student check in and check out during programming.Recognize and work through conflicts, invite discussion on differences, and arrange for a third party to assist, if necessary.Maintain open communication and mentorship with students.Leads the Scholar Success Plan efforts and works with teachers to redirect students.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required QualificationsWork Experience:Four (4) years of experience in a related field. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.Two (2) years of experience with youth, school, or community programs.Experience serving various populations.Preferred QualificationsLanguage: Speaks a secondary language/bilingual proficiency.Work Experience: Five (5) years of experience with youth, school, or community programs.SkillsCommunication.Interpersonal skills.Organization and time management.Attention to detail.Required DocumentsResumeCover LetterEmployee Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Time Type:Part timeRate Type:HourlyCompensation Statement:The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.Pay Range:$21.63 - $29.18Minimum$21.63Midpoint$25.43Maximum$29.18