What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of FSCS Student Support Services position at East Carolina University?
This position will serve as the Associate Director of Student Support Services in REI’s Eastern Regional Implementation of FSCS. The Associate Director will be part of a REI team which is responsible for the implementation of the community school model in an anticipated 20 schools across eastern NC over the next 5 years, each of which will have a Community School Coordinator. Associate Director Duties include but are not limited to: supporting the expansion strategy, developing effective FSCS programming, implementing interventions aimed at meeting the needs of each school, packaging toolkits and trainings to build positive learning environments customized to schools’ needs, supporting school staff in developing school culture through curricular priorities and school-wide learning opportunities, and other duties as assigned. This position will report to the FSCS Director of REI and work closely with other key leadership in REI. This position will maintain an office on the ECU campus and travel is expected.
Leadership (25%): Responsible for a) supporting Regional and State Implementation Partners b) supporting State Wide Steering Committee in the expansion strategy in the region, and c) connecting with Western and Central Regional Implementation Partner Student Support Services staff to share learnings and resources.
Implementation (25%): Responsible for a) developing effective FSCS programming, b) implementing interventions aimed at meeting the needs of each school, and c) packaging toolkits and trainings to build positive learning environments customized to schools’ needs.
Team Facilitation (25%): Responsible for a) supporting school staff in developing FSCS school culture through curricular priorities and school-wide learning opportunities, b) supporting regular meetings with school staff and stakeholders, c) fostering and maintaining a culture of innovation, problem-solving, collaboration, and excellence that ensures the effective and timely delivery of services.
Evaluation and Grant Management (15%): Responsible for a) assisting with day-to-day management, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Student Support Services activities within the eastern regional implementation, b) coordinating and tracking Student Support Services timelines, meetings, budgets, and goals, c) collaborating with regional staff to use data to guide the iteration of interventions and programming, d) assisting with annual reporting.
Marketing (10%): Responsible for developing various products for publication including briefs, policy reports, summaries, blogs and other content for e-newsletters, social media and web sites.
This position is contingent upon available funding.
Leadership (25%): Responsible for a) supporting Regional and State Implementation Partners b) supporting State Wide Steering Committee in the expansion strategy in the region, and c) connecting with Western and Central Regional Implementation Partner Student Support Services staff to share learnings and resources.
Implementation (25%): Responsible for a) developing effective FSCS programming, b) implementing interventions aimed at meeting the needs of each school, and c) packaging toolkits and trainings to build positive learning environments customized to schools’ needs.
Team Facilitation (25%): Responsible for a) supporting school staff in developing FSCS school culture through curricular priorities and school-wide learning opportunities, b) supporting regular meetings with school staff and stakeholders, c) fostering and maintaining a culture of innovation, problem-solving, collaboration, and excellence that ensures the effective and timely delivery of services.
Evaluation and Grant Management (15%): Responsible for a) assisting with day-to-day management, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Student Support Services activities within the eastern regional implementation, b) coordinating and tracking Student Support Services timelines, meetings, budgets, and goals, c) collaborating with regional staff to use data to guide the iteration of interventions and programming, d) assisting with annual reporting.
Marketing (10%): Responsible for developing various products for publication including briefs, policy reports, summaries, blogs and other content for e-newsletters, social media and web sites.
This position is contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience
This position requires knowledge of K-12 schools, community and family engagement and the full-service community schools model. Demonstrated experience networking with K-12 setting (students, families, and administrators), community members, collaborating with university grant partners, and university grant team members. Additional qualifications include:
- Master’s degree in education or a related discipline. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- At least 3 years of work experience within education, healthcare, or social services sectors.
- Experience working in rural K-12 related settings
- Demonstrated project coordination skills
- Demonstrated ability to build, support, and manage a team towards high-yield goals.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- At least 5 years of work experience in educational settings; preferably experience in community schools, student support, family engagement services, community partnerships, teaching, or educational leadership.
- Capacity to build and sustain networks and to collaborate across systems.
- Experience and interest in grant management.
- Commitment to create and utilize data in making strategic decisions
- High level of integrity, resourcefulness, and optimism.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Computer skills; familiarity with a full range of basic software (Office 365); Familiarity with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) as well as webpage development.
- Excellent organizational, management, and technical skills
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date
05/20/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins
06/03/2024
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/71399
Nondiscrimination Statement
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Eligibility for Employment
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