Job Summary
Job Duties
Travel to assigned school districts to provide college going services to students in foster care. Monitors and tracks student academic progress, graduation, enrollment in college and FAFSA completion. Provides grant related activities such as workshops and college campus visits, academic advising, career exploration and job search, mentoring, tutoring resources, and summer programs. Assists students with KKGU dual credit application, DCF tuition waiver application and credit recovery, if needed.
Required Education
This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and/or preferences.
Additional Requirements
Valid Driver's license required. Drive 7 or 15 passenger van with youth. Must be able to escort students on campus visits - which may include lots of walking. Must be able to make community and school presentations. Overnight travel to training and conferences may be required.
Required Experience
This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and/or preferences.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of 60 credit hours of college coursework At least one year experience working in an office setting
Additional Information
30 hours per week (60 per pay period). Candidate will set office hours with supervisor. Must be able to complete a State of Kansas Child Abuse and Neglect background check.
Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
