Department: Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range starts at $55,000/yr with adjustments based on qualifications

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00a-5:00p (regular evenings & weekends based on scheduled events but flexible)

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Lead the People. Strengthen the Systems. Elevate the Mission.

If you’re the person others call when communication breaks down…
If spreadsheets, dashboards, and reporting systems don’t intimidate you…
If you can coach someone through conflict in real time instead of avoiding it…
This role was built for you.

We’re seeking a passionate professional to oversee coordinators across Regions 1–6, ensuring alignment, accountability, and performance across all sites. This is not a sit-back-and-observe role. You’ll be shaping culture, building systems, and developing people who directly deliver services in the field. You will operate at the intersection of leadership, training, data, and collaboration.

The Leadership We’re Looking For:

• Calm under pressure: Handles deadlines with discipline, not panic
  
• Direct but supportive: Communicates with clarity, whether it’s a one-on-one coaching session or a multi-region meeting
  
• Solution-focused: Can train others not just on what to do, but how to think
  
• Technically capable: Is comfortable using data systems, reporting tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite to drive decisions
  
• Detail-oriented: Understands that documentation isn’t busy work, it’s protection and proof of impact. Stays organized even when multiple regions are moving at once
  
• Comfortable holding others accountable: Knows how to collaborate without losing accountability
• And most importantly you understand that strong systems create strong outcomes.

If you're up for the challenge & carry passion with you daily; apply for this opportunity now!

Job Summary

Manages assigned college readiness and/or retention program(s) to meet business objectives. Oversees the day-to-day program activities which may include project schedules, budget tracking and development, recruiting, and project and/or program administration.

Essential Functions

Collaborates with senior leaders to develop program goals and infrastructure to align with defined business strategy. Creates new or troubleshoots and improves upon existing processes, procedures or systems to meet program goals. Manages program through creation of program plans, grant proposals, management tools and/or reporting capabilities. Performs project research and develops plans to effectively use program resources. Develops metrics to measure program success against program goals. Manages, recruits, trains and/or leads cross-functional teams and ensures resources are appropriately assigned to meet program goals. Recommends program or project budget according to needs. Monitors and adjusts project and program plans as resource requirements change. Communicates and documents program quality outcomes and progress metrics to senior program leaders. Regularly contacts participants, counselors, and partners to ensure program success. Addresses and resolves major or complex issues to ensure program goals remain on track.

Job Duties

Supervise and support regional coordinators across all six regions
Develop and deliver staff orientations, evaluations, and ongoing trainings
Coach coordinators through conflict resolution in the moment
Assist the Director with site visits and program oversight
Develop clear, accurate monthly reports
Use digital systems to maintain organized, audit-ready records
Serve on boards or committees related to the grant and program initiatives
Collaborate across departments and external partners to ensure consistency and compliance

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in education administration, counseling or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in educational program management with diverse populations or related field, with one (1) year of experience in a leadership role
• Defer to Grant requirements

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the foster care system.
  Ability to multitask.
  Ability to hire, train, and supervise.
  Knowledge of federally funded programs, requirements reporting & tracking.

Additional Information:

Grant Mandated eligibility requirements:
A bachelor's degree or higher in business, human resource management, organizational development, or related field.
Three (3) years experience in project management, staff recruitment and organization
development.
Three (3) years supervisory experience.

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. Ability to travel in a vehicle for distances including but not limited to across city, county, and state.

Additional Physical Requirement: