Statewide Foster Care Support Coordinator

Title : Statewide Foster Care Support Coordinator

Employee Classification : Sr Program Project Coordinator

Campus : University of North Texas

Division : UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department : UNT-Div of Student Affairs

Department : UNT-Student Services Assessment-160120

Job Location : Denton

Salary : $56,640.00

FTE : 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility :

About Us - Values Overview :

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education.

We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all.

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We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure.

Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary

The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) exists to support and further the mission of the University by developing, delivering, and advocating for services and programs that unite and support students’ academic and life pursuits.

DSA is one of the largest divisions at the University of North Texas and includes Assessment, Housing and Residence Life, Recreational Sports, Career Center, Office of the Dean of Students, Student Health & Wellness, Counseling & Testing, Student Activities, The Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, Auxiliary Services, Dining, Center for Leadership & Service, Sustainability, Center for Leadership & Service, RISE Center, Veteran Services, TRiO, and more.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for oversight of a three-year project to increase retention rates and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) waiver use rates of students with experience in foster care.

Duties may include program planning and development, budget allocation and monitoring, and oversight of program / project activities including program marketing, program / curriculum development, assessment, and community outreach.

This position will also manage a statewide peer mentor program. This is a grant partnership funded by the Moody Foundation and executed by Education Reach for Texans and the University of North Texas.

Education Reach for Texans, or Reach, is a 501c3 nonprofit that champions postsecondary education success for students with experience in foster care.

This position has guaranteed funding for three years.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education, Psychology, Business, Data Science and four years' of professional related experience;

or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to adapt to program / project and incorporate creativity and originality

Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations orally and in writing.

Ability to work under pressure, to handle multiple tasks.

Ability to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data of complex nature, and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in social work or other social sciences, and four years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required License / Registration / Certifications

Job Duties :

• Oversees and provides effective leadership in all aspects of the project / program including planning, development, implementation, promotion / dissemination and logistical support of program / project activities.
• Cultivates, maintains relationships and acts as point of contact for stakeholders related to program / project including the Reach board of directors, other grant funded staff, foster care liaisons at grant pilot sites, and peer mentors with lived experience in foster care.
• Maintains high visibility on behalf of the program, Reach, and UNT, including organizing community events and regional meetings involving stakeholders across the state including foster care liaisons.
• Oversees the peer mentoring program activities with guidance from foster care liaisons and maintains consistent and continuous communication with each mentor to support their success.
• Develops and implements program / project processes for peer mentors and liaisons.
• Provides accurate and timely reporting and works directly with the grant evaluation team.
• Compiles data from higher education foster care liaisons and peer mentors for all participating institutions and accurately reports the data to the project team and the Reach board in accordance with grant reporting deadlines.
• Effectively manages expenses allocated for the program.
• Exhibits responsible leadership as a supervisor and effectively organizes, trains, and evaluates peer mentors.

Work Schedule :

M-F, 8am-5pm; remote flexibility also available

Driving University Vehicle :

Security Sensitive :

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions :

Review of applicants will begin 2 weeks after posting opens (open week of 10 / 16 / 24); posting will remain open until the position is filled

Benefits :

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EEO Statement :

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.

The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate.

The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.