Regional Coordinator - Pratt

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking a regional program supervisor for Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP, a state-wide foster care program serving students in grades 7-12 and first-year college students. The role requires planning evening/weekend events, mentoring youth, and strong documentation across a multi-county region.

The position demands experience with foster care and education systems, ability to manage a team, and travel across western Kansas. Residency in the Pratt area is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social services or related field required.
• Three (3) years of experience in educational program management with diverse populations.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and monitor services provided to students in each region.
• Collaborate with partners to set up services for students and document activities.
• Coordinate regional office activities including reporting and budget planning.
• Plan and deliver college access workshops, information sessions, and events.
• Travel within the region to support foster care students and ensure program goals.

Skills

Computer skills

Writing skills

Oral communication

Management

Staff supervision

Time management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social services or related field

Master's degree in education, counseling, social services or related field

Job description

Department: Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP

Campus Location: Other Kansas Location

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range is $45,000-47,000/yr, adjusted based onqualifications

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm (regular evenings& weekends based on scheduled events but flexible); work isperformed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export controlrequirement.

Job Story

If your passion is to help youths, in the foster care system, see afuture they always wanted & assist them to make it happen, readon as we are eagerly looking for you! Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP is astate-wide program serving students in foster care, grades 7-12 andfirst year in college.

We require someone who is organized with exceptional timemanagement. Plan events /information workshops in the evening orweekends for youths as well as meeting with them regularly duringthe school day. Travel to kids across the region assisting withpersonalized services for their scholarly level. Being able tobuild rapport with this population & maintaining appropriateboundaries is key to these relationships.

The priority goes to great documentation & information sharingwith other invested parties. Provide supervision to staff, coachingthem to success. Freedom to customize content of events planned& personalize to their needs allows you to show your investmentin their future. Travel is your friend in this role as well sinceyou cover a region & have time to mentally prepare on your wayto your appointments.

Employees must reside in the area the position is designatedfor.

Job Summary

Responsible for supervising the staff and monitoring the servicesprovided to students in each region. Collaborates with partners toset up services for students, collect in-kind documentation anddocument all activities in the region.

Essential Functions

Manages regional office by coordinating all activities which mayinclude, but is not limited to, foster care facilities, schools,and community organizations. Prepares monthly and annual reports.Provides leadership to regional staff and volunteers. Supervisesvarious staff actions including, but not limited to, hiring,training, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers andvacation schedules. Instructs program students in college accessworkshops. Plans and coordinates resource center development forstudents, parents, teachers and staff. Serves as representative atlocal school, foster care agencies, and community meetings.Negotiates in-kind donations with partners to ensure grant dollarfor dollar match.

Job Duties

This position is responsible for schools in multiple counties inwestern Kansas. The office is located in the Pratt, KS DCFbuilding. Travel to assigned school districts to provide collegegoing services to students in foster care. Monitors and tracksstudent academic progress, graduation, enrollment in college andFAFSA completion. Provides grant related activities such asworkshops and college campus visits, academic advising, careerexploration and job search, mentoring, tutoring resources, andsummer programs. Assists students with KKGU dual creditapplication, DCF tuition waiver application and credit recovery, ifneeded.

Required Education and Experience

• Qualifications for this position are strictly defined by theapproved grant proposal.
  See the education qualifications in the "Additional Information forPosting" section below.
• Qualifications for this position are strictly defined by theapproved grant proposal.
  See the experience qualifications in the "Additional Informationfor Posting" section below.

Required License/Certifications/Training

Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in implementing programs in middle orhigh schools.
• Knowledge of State of Kansas foster care system.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting low-incomestudents and students in foster care. Knowledge of the educationsystems and assessments in the State of Kansas.
• Strong computer, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Management skills: able to analyze problems and resolveconflicts.
• Ability to manage a budget and time.
• Knowledgeable on how to supervise staff and utilize coachingmethods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, counseling, social services orrelated field

Additional Information

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in education, counseling,social services or related field

Required Experience: Three (3) years of experience ineducational program management with diverse populations or relatedfield.

A minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

Must be able to complete a State of Kansas Child Abuse andNeglect background check.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicatewith others and accurately exchange information. Ability to travelin a vehicle for distances including but not limited to acrosscity, county, and state.