Senior Coordinator, Parenting and Family Engagement

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.  We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement.  We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Senior Coordinator, Parenting and Family Engagement

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Coordinator, Parenting and Family Engagement will provide leadership and support for programs and services that support parenting students and families. This role involves developing and implementing programs designed to support the academic success of students who are parents or guardians and working to engage families in the educational process. The Coordinator will serve as the designated liaison for parenting students, foster care alumni, and their families, ensuring they have access to essential resources, support services, and engagement opportunities. This position will collaborate closely with campus departments, community organizations, and other key stakeholders to ensure the success and well-being of parenting students and their families.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Develop and coordinate programs and resources that support the academic and personal success of parenting students and families, including access to childcare, emergency funds, academic advising, and other student support services.

• Act as the designated Parenting Student Liaison, advocating for the needs of students who are parents or guardians, and ensuring they have access to necessary resources.

• Develop outreach and engagement strategies to encourage family involvement in student academic progress, including workshops, seminars, and family events.

• Provide direct support to parenting students, including one-on-one consultations, referrals, and resource navigation.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with campus departments, community organizations, and external service providers to enhance available services and resources for parenting students and families.

• Collaborate with the Director, Parenting and Family Engagement to identify programmatic needs, develop new initiatives, and ensure the successful delivery of services.

• Coordinate with the Foster Care Liaison and other campus advocates to provide wraparound services for students facing intersecting challenges.

• Design and implement initiatives and programs aimed at fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for parenting students and families, including parent support groups, family engagement events, and parenting education programs.

• Manage and monitor the implementation of family-oriented services, ensuring that all programs are accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all student demographics.