Parenting Initiatives Facilitator

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is hiring a Parenting Initiatives Facilitator to support the Parenting Student Support Program. This part-time role involves coordinating resources and initiatives to assist parenting students with childcare and housing stability. Ideal candidates have experience in educational programming and a strong understanding of working with diverse populations. The position offers a hybrid work model with 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Student Information Systems (e.g., Anthology).
• Proficiency in LMS platforms to support course delivery.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, webinars, or student programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement parenting student webinars and initiatives.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Parent Pathways initiatives.
• Track student participation and program outcomes.

Skills

Student Information Systems knowledge

LMS platforms proficiency

Workshop delivery experience

Working with underrepresented populations

Educational programming facilitation

Virtual and in-person learning experience

Program planning and assessment

Organization and time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Tools

Anthology

Canvas

Job description

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Full Time Media, PA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1060

Job Title: Parenting Initiatives Facilitator Reports To: Parenting Student Success Coach (PSC) Position Type: Part-Time (Grant-Funded, Temporary) Hybrid, 24 hrs/week

Position Summary

The Parenting Initiatives Facilitator (PIF) plays a key role in supporting the implementation of the Parenting Student Support (PSS) Program under the Parent Pathways Grant. This position focuses on coordinating services, strengthening access to resources, and supporting parenting students in navigating barriers related to childcare, housing stability, and basic needs.

Working closely with the Parenting Student Success Coach (PSSC), the PIF helps ensure parenting students remain enrolled, supported, and on track to complete their academic programs.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Implementation

• Design and implement the new Parenting Student Housing Stability Program Webinars
• Design and implement and facilitate new P.I.T. Pop-In Childcare Initiative.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Parent Pathways initiatives, including:
  • Parenting Student Housing Stability Program (workshops, referrals, follow-ups)
  • PIT Pop-In Childcare program (scheduling, vendor coordination and suitability assessment, student access.)
• Schedule and support workshops on housing literacy, financial readiness, and parenting support topics
• Assist with planning and execution of parenting student events and outreach activities
• Coordinate logistics with licensed childcare providers for on-campus services
• Support relationships with community partners (e.g., housing agencies, family support organizations)
• Assist in managing service schedules, contracts, and communication with providers

Data Tracking & Reporting

• Track student participation, service utilization, and program outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in institutional systems (e.g., Anthology)
• Assist with data collection for grant reporting and program evaluation
• Support development of basic reports and dashboards as needed
• Conduct program pre-and-post programming assessments

Qualifications and Key Skills

• Working knowledge of Student Information Systems (e.g., Anthology)
• Proficiency in LMS platforms to support course delivery and student engagement (e.g. Canvas)
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, webinars, or student programs
• Experience working with historically underrepresented or first-generation populations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate educational programming
• Experience creating engaging virtual and in-person learning experiences
• Proven ability to plan, implement, and assess programs or events
• Highly organized with strong time management and communication abilities
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional experience preferred

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at the employer’s sole discretion.

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) has a policy regarding post-offer background screening for all appropriate faculty, staff, and volunteers of the College. This policy includes but is not limited to verifying credentials, criminal history, credit status, and other information related to employment decisions.

The College requires all new employees to have successfully completed background clearances. New employees must complete the background clearances prior to hire and, for those employees having direct contact with minors other than those described above, prior to the time they will begin having direct contact with minors and every 60 months thereafter. The College also reserves the right to require any employee to have a background check in its discretion during employment. Clearances required include a PA Statewide Criminal Record search, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Criminal History record fingerprint search. A criminal record may be considered justification not to hire or for employment termination, depending upon the circumstances and record.

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. PIT’s policy is to employ individuals who best meet the qualifications established for a position without regard to age, race, gender, political belief, sexual orientation or non-job-related disability. Equal opportunity is given in all areas of em ployment practice, including hiring, working conditions, employee treatment, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.