Senior Coordinator, Parenting and Family Engagement

Employer: Austin Community College

Location: Texas, United States

Salary: $65,560 - $81,949

Date posted: Dec 19, 2025

Job Posting Close Date: January 1, 2026

Position Type: Administrative, Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services

Employment Level: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description Summary

The Senior Coordinator, Parenting and Family Engagement will provide leadership and support for programs and services that support parenting students and families. This role involves developing and implementing programs designed to support the academic success of students who are parents or guardians and working to engage families in the educational process. The Coordinator will serve as the designated liaison for parenting students, foster care alumni, and their families, ensuring they have access to essential resources, support services, and engagement opportunities. This position will collaborate closely with campus departments, community organizations, and other key stakeholders to ensure the success and well-being of parenting students and their families.

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Develop and coordinate programs and resources that support the academic and personal success of parenting students and families, including access to child care, emergency funds, academic advising, and other student support services.
• Act as the designated Parenting Student Liaison, advocating for the needs of students who are parents or guardians, and ensuring they have access to necessary resources.
• Develop outreach and engagement strategies to encourage family involvement in student academic progress, including workshops, seminars, and family events.
• Provide direct support to parenting students, including one-on-one consultations, referrals, and resource navigation.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with campus departments, community organizations, and external service providers to enhance available services and resources for parenting students and families.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Parenting and Family Engagement to identify programmatic needs, develop new initiatives, and ensure the successful delivery of services.
• Coordinate with the Foster Care Liaison and other campus advocates to provide wraparound services for students facing intersecting challenges.
• Design and implement initiatives and programs aimed at fostering a supportive environment for parenting students and families, including parent support groups, family engagement events, and parenting education programs.
• Manage and monitor the implementation of family-oriented services, ensuring that all programs are accessible for all student demographics.
• Promote the availability of resources and services to parenting students through various communication channels (e.g., campus newsletters, emails, social media).
• Serve as a point of contact for parenting students seeking information or resources related to academic support, financial aid, childcare, housing, and mental health services.
• Advocate for the needs of parenting students and their families, ensuring that policies and procedures reflect their unique circumstances and challenges.
• Ensure that parenting students are aware of financial aid options, emergency funds, and other financial resources available to support them and their families.
• Plan and coordinate family-friendly events and workshops designed to engage students and their families, including parenting seminars, child care resources, and family-building activities.
• Create and facilitate opportunities for families to engage with the college community, providing opportunities for social support and involvement.
• Collect data on parenting student engagement and family involvement in college activities, programs, and services.
• Track and report on program effectiveness and outcomes, including participation rates and student success metrics.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Director of Parenting and Family Engagement regarding program progress, challenges, and recommendations for improvements.

Knowledge

• Best practices for supporting parenting students in higher education.
• Knowledge of local community resources and support services for families and children.
• Family engagement strategies and initiatives.
• Child care resources, educational programs, and services for parenting students.
• Understanding of student support services, including financial aid, academic advising, and counseling.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and foster relationships with students, families, and community partners.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to develop and implement effective programs and initiatives for parenting students.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with an ability to address the unique challenges faced by parenting students.
• Ability to create a welcoming and multicultural environment for students and families from multicultural backgrounds.

Technology Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data management tools.
• Experience with student information systems, tracking tools, and communication platforms.
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms for family engagement activities.

Required Work Experience

Two (2) years of related work experience.

Preferred Work Experience

Experience working with student services, family engagement, or parenting students in a higher education or community-based setting.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or a related field.

Preferred Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an office and community outreach environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.

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