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Student Coordinator
$41,600 - $52,000/Yr
School On Wheels - Whittier, CA
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Whittier, CA
Educational Services
About the position
The Student Support Coordinator at School on Wheels is responsible for outreach and recruitment of students experiencing homelessness, supporting their educational needs, and fostering relationships between students, parents, and volunteers. This role involves conducting assessments, collaborating with community partners, and organizing events to enhance student engagement and success.
Responsibilities
- Conduct student outreach at shelters, community resource centers, motels, and schools.
- Collaborate with shelters, after-school programs, schools, advocacy groups, and social service agencies to enhance the program.
- Attend shelter parent meetings and events to provide resources to parents/guardians.
- Identify students for scholarships and post-secondary support opportunities.
- Coordinate site-specific events to enhance partnerships and celebrate student achievements.
- Work with Volunteer Engagement Coordinators to match students with volunteers and deliver necessary supplies.
- Utilize Salesforce to maintain accurate student and partnership information.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience working with students or families experiencing homelessness.
- Knowledge of IEPs, Common Core, and student rights.
- Comfortable with outreach in various capacities, including working in homeless shelters.
- Valid California driver's license and auto insurance for local travel.
- Cultural sensitivity and empathy towards students experiencing homelessness.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Highly organized with efficient time management skills.
- Proficient in computer skills, with experience in Salesforce and Google Suite.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
- Experience in community engagement.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
