The Educational Coordinator is responsible for assisting youth with reaching their academic goals by ensuring that they are enrolled in all courses needed based on their academic level, making sure students gain all earned credits and participate in any required exams or assessments. The Educational Coordinator is also responsible for maintain relationships with each youth’s home school district. The Educational Administrator will work closely with staff, students, and community partners to create a supportive and effective learning environment.
DescriptionJob Responsibilities
- Plan and execute events, meetings, and special activities.
- Handle scheduling of daily school activities, school breaks, and summer school programs, ensuring all schedules are optimized for student benefit.
- Ensure school’s compliance with all relevant laws, statutes, and regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of educational regulations.
- Collaborate with contracted educational institutions to develop and run effective educational programs.
- Work effectively with school district to assist youth with potential discharge planning and educational progress.
- Maintain effective communication with regulatory bodies, internal stakeholders, and external educational institutions.
- Oversee and utilize the student management system, prepare statistics, and manage data related to student numbers, academic performance, and attendance.
- Help shape and uphold the vision of Together for Youth, ensuring all educational initiatives align with our mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in education.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
- Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
- Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
- Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to travel locally, regionally, and potentially statewide, flexible hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose this information unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
Skills Required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in education
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in education or related field
- Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel
What We Do
Together for Youth empowers youth and families to live safely, independently, and productively within their communities by providing services such as behavioral health, foster care, and community programs.
