State Coordinator - Kids On Campus
Association of Community College Trustees

Job Info

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The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is seeking a State Coordinator to lead the Kids on Campus-Texas project, which focuses on increasing the number of Head Start centers on Community College campuses within the state. This two-year state-level grant initiative is part of the national partnership between ACCT and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) to provide solutions to the chronic shortage of affordable on-campus childcare for student parents. The Kids on Campus-Texas project will be housed at state project partner, the Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC). The State Coordinator will be an employee of TACC whose work is overseen by the national ACCT Kids on Campus Director. The position is based in Austin, Texas.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit your cover letter and resume in one PDF document to HR@acct.org with Kids on Campus State Coordinator in the subject title.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, self-starter to lead the Kids on Campus-Texas state level project. Under the supervision of the ACCT Kids on Campus Director, the Texas State Coordinator will manage the day-to-day operations of the Kids on Campus-Texas project, with responsibility for a range of activities to ensure the project is implemented successfully and all project objectives and deliverables are met. The State Coordinator will be able to leverage the resources and technical assistance of the national project with adaptation to the state landscape. The Kids on Campus-TX project will serve as a model for developing other state-level projects to support student-parents' childcare needs through community college-Head Start partnerships.

This is a grant funded position with an end date two years after hire date, with the possibility to extend.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide state-level leadership and oversight to support the success and continuous operation of the Texas Kids on Campus grant/project.

• Conduct outreach and networking activities to promote the project and engage Texas community colleges and Head Start programs. Develop and lead the matchmaking and partnership negotiation/development effort between community colleges and Head Start programs, including: Reviewing screener results, rank-prioritizing for recommended level of support, and working with organizations to develop Partnership Readiness Reports; Identifying potential matches and making initial introductions;

Provide guidance and technical assistance for on-going development of partnership and negotiations, including planning support for meetings, resource provision, monthly progress check-ins, and on-call technical assistance as needed; Organize and facilitate technical assistance sessions and peer learning communities of practice; Develop a cohort experience for state pairs Convene and facilitate meetings with grant/project partners and other stakeholders; Facilitate and monitor grant/project implementation and communicate progress on project goals and objectives, including tracking activities in project management (Monday.com) and customer relations management software (Salesforce); Prepare reports; Travel for various purposes, including: Conduct up to 3 site visits per year to successfully operating programs and to facilitate partnerships at new sites; support partnerships in need of intervention, and Attending up to 6 conferences annually to promote and present the Kids on Campus project. Project budget management and tracking; and Promote and communicate grant/project activities for stakeholders.

Assist in the design and development of resources to support the project Create a Texas-specific project brief and toolkit that can be disseminated to the field; Provide input on technical assistance workshops, updates and modifications to the Kids on Campus User Guide, and other resources; Create and update planning support materials (e.g., sample meeting agendas and schedules, marketing materials, etc.); Maintain project website; and Develop webinars, podcasts, online training modules, and other resources, as necessary.

Support data collection and reporting Collaborate with national directors and project evaluator to facilitate data collection and management; and Gather information as needed for planning, tracking, grant writing, and reporting purposes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of BA/BS degree (master's degree preferred) and at least 2-4 years of work experience related to higher education, Head Start, public policy, and/or the human services sector. Demonstrated leadership and project/program management experience. Strong networking, relationship building, and facilitation skills. Practical knowledge of or experience working with community colleges, workforce development, and/or Head Start or other early childhood education programs. Experience in planning and convening meetings and trainings. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Excellent time management skills and attention to detail. Able to be flexible and adapt to changing program dynamics in growing a new project. Ability to work independently with little supervision from senior management to keep project on track and on-time. Able to work with various stakeholders to build partnerships to achieve project goals. Technology skills related to website management, client resource management, conducting virtual meetings and training, communications platforms, and database management. Ability to travel throughout the state (as public health considerations permit).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience engaging with senior level officials such as college presidents and executive administrators, state and local government officials, program staff, and organizational leadership. Ability to exercise initiative, reasoning, and sound judgment. Experience in research and data collection. Understanding of and sensitivity to the basic needs and post-secondary challenges of student-parents. Knowledge of the political landscape in Texas.

The position is a FSLA Exempt position located at the Texas Association of Community Colleges office in Austin, Texas. This is a grant funded position with an end date two years after hire date, with the possibility to extend.

ABOUT ACCT:

ACCT is a non-profit membership educational organization comprised of over 500 governing boards and over 6000 trustees who govern public community, technical, and junior colleges across the U.S. and abroad. ACCT's Center for Policy and Practice serves the community college sector through practical solutions, informed policy development, and policy implementation. As part of the Public Policy Division, the Center sits between the membership and policy makers, and achieves its goals through a combination of case studies, research briefs, convenings, and supporting best-practice development through pilot efforts at ACCT member institutions.

ABOUT TACC:

TACC was formally organized in 1947 with its core value firmly centered around improving educational opportunities within Texas community colleges. As a nongovernmental organization, TACC builds and maintains relationships with legislators to promote its primary mission of advocacy. TACC serves public community college districts in Texas to help advance policy development, innovation and institutional practices in higher education. TACC provides a common voice and focused strategy, builds trustworthy relationships with the Texas Legislature and policymakers, and creates meaningful multisector partnerships on behalf of the Texas community colleges. As a comprehensive association, TACC focuses on facilitating communication between participating colleges and institutions, lobbying for favorable legislation, and providing important information about the current status of community colleges within Texas

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