social--blog
Handrail, Architecture, Building, House, Housing, Staircase, Railing, Outdoors

Regional Coordinator - Kansas City

  • 495328
  • Staff

Department: Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP

Campus Location: Kansas City, KS

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range is $40,000-47,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications

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

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

If your passion is to help youths, in the foster care system, see a future they always wanted & assist them to make it happen, read on as we are eagerly looking for you! Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP is a state-wide program serving students in foster care, grades 7-12 and first year in college.
We require someone who is organized with exceptional time management. Plan events /information workshops in the evening or weekends for youths as well as meeting with them regularly during the school day. Travel to kids across the region assisting with personalized services for their scholarly level. Being able to build rapport with this population & maintaining appropriate boundaries is key to these relationships.
The priority goes to great documentation & information sharing with other invested parties. Provide supervision to staff, coaching them to success. Freedom to customize content of events planned & personalize to their needs allows you to show your investment in their future. Travel is your friend in this role as well since you cover a region & have time to mentally prepare on your way to your appointments.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

Manages regional office by coordinating all activities which may include, but is not limited to, foster care facilities, schools, and community organizations. Ensures maximum enrollment for region. Prepares monthly and annual reports. Provides leadership to regional staff and volunteers. Supervises various staff actions including, but not limited to, hiring, training, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules. Instructs program students in college access workshops. Plans and coordinates resource center development for students, parents, teachers and staff. Serves as representative at local school, foster care agencies, and community meetings. Negotiates in-kind donations with partners to ensure grant dollar for dollar match.

Job Duties

This position is responsible for schools in 6 counties in northeast Kansas. 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 and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social services or related field
  • Two (2) years of experience in educational program management with diverse populations or related field

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated experience in implementing programs in middle or high schools. Knowledge of State of Kansas foster care system.
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting low-income students and students in foster care.
  • Knowledge of the education systems and assessments in the State of Kansas.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

Valid Driver's license

Additional Information:

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

Additional Physical Requirement:

Ability to drive 7 to 15 passenger van safely & travel distances regularly.
Must be able to escort students on campus visits - which may include lots of walking.
Must be able to attend community and school presentations.
Overnight travel occasionally to trainings and conferences may be required. 

 

Apply Now

Not You?

Thank you

Sign Up for Job Alerts!

Not You?

Thank you

Share This Job With Someone Else!

Not You?

We've sent this job to the email provided!

Not the right fit?

Search all jobs here.

Recommended Jobs

Student Services Specialist, Lead

Strategic Enrollment Mgmt 495579 Wichita Kansas United States 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67260 Div of Academic Affairs Staff Staff
Provides general information and direction to current and prospective students and parents. Applies knowledge of programs, procedures, and policies to provide administrative support and assistance in student services function. Handles more complex...

Assistant Professor of Counseling/Counselor Education (Tenure Track)

College of Applied Studies 495635 Wichita Kansas United States 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67260 Div of Academic Affairs Faculty Faculty
The Counseling/Counselor Education Program has an opening for an Assistant Professor that will begin in August of 2025. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in the field of counseling, we want to hear from you!

Program Manager, Environmental Finance Center

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 495526 Wichita Kansas United States 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67260 Div of Academic Affairs Staff Staff
Are you interested in finding innovative ways to improve environmental health and resilience? Environmental Finance Center (EFC) Program Managers are collaborative resources for communities, helping develop and implement solutions to environmental...

Sustainment Student Assistant

NIAR Institute 495673 Wichita Kansas United States 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67260 Div of Industry & Defense Programs Student Student (RS, WS, ZS)
The NIAR Sustainment Lab is looking for a student to help with different aspects of their lab help including parts labeling, parts identification, and cataloging parts.

Have Questions?

Check our frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Wichita State Human Resources Website

If at any time you have questions or issues with completing tasks, please reach out to Human Resources for assistance:

WSU Human Resources: 
(316) 978-3065 or email employment@wichita.edu
(Athletics staff should reach out to WSU HR)

WSU Industry and Defense Programs Human Resources: 
(316) 978-5386 or email careers@idp.wichita.edu.

Commitment Statement:

Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.

EEO Statement: 

Wichita State University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age (40 years or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations in the application or interview process, please notify Human Resources at (316) 978-3065 or email employment@wichita.edu.

Concerns related to discrimination may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC).

 

Supplemental Links

"EEO is the Law" Poster

"EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement

Family Medical Leave Act

Wichita State University publishes a report entitled the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report is always available online. You may also obtain a printed copy of the report from the University Police Department. You may reach the UPD by calling 316-978-3450.

Wichita State University participates in E-Verify, which is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

LCA/PERM Notices