Job Number 1811044


Specialist, Family Engagement



This position is past the Close Date, no more applications will be accepted.
Position Information
Location Highland Business Center
Note: Central Texas Area
Hours 40 hours per week
Salary Specialist 6/118 ($32,662.00 - $46,660.00)
FLSA Status Exempt
Reports To Director, Workforce Development
Criminal Background Check
General Statement of Job

To provide and support family engagement efforts of the ACE 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant partners in collaboration with ESC Region 13, including community engagement and other special services for campuses, participants, and other stakeholders.  This position is grant funded.

Description of Duties and Tasks
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Supports program services and provides technical assistance for all schools and communities in the collaboration.
  2. Supports collaborative efforts to ensure coordination and delivery of family engagement programs as outlined in the 21st Century grant; collaborates with appropriate campus staff and with community resources including NPOs and CBOs, to enact grant-provided activities. 
  3. Supports the collaboration of family engagement programs and initiatives to support parent and student success, including adult education services and volunteer opportunities.
  4. Develops and delivers large and small group presentations to the ACE 21st CCLC community; and offers workshops to families to promote career options and college-going culture.
  5. Communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders to provide enhanced service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.
  6. Provides training, technical assistance and expertise in serving adults and family members, including professional development, evidence-based curricula for character development, social-emotional learning, child development, and effective parenting skills which includes the development, communication, delivery, and evaluation of services.
  7. Monitors, compiles, and analyzes data for reports utilizing spreadsheet and other data analysis software (TX21st in TEAL) with improvements and modifications as needed.
  8. Attends training sessions and conferences, as appropriate, to enhance the knowledge and skills needed for effective partnerships.
  9. Provides information on the college and career readiness to elementary and secondary students, both onsite and at Austin Community College (ACC) campuses.
  10. Supports communication efforts with the development and distribution of marketing and communication materials and courses for parent activities and programs related to the after-school program.
  11. Uses demographic change and employment opportunity data (US Census and Texas Workforce Center) to identify community-based services, public services, and career opportunities in the community.
  12. Provides interventions for at-risk students using evidence-based practice for character development and wellness activities.
  13. Works proactively to identify new opportunities to build sustainability of ACE 21st CCLC programs.
  14. Supports multiple projects concurrently and efficiently through the use of project management best practices to ensure goals, deadlines, quality and budget are met.

Additional Job Specific Duties

Knowledge
Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Skills
Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Technology Skills

Required Work Experience

Preferred Work Experience

Required Education

Preferred Education

Special Requirements
Licenses/Certifications; Other

Other Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Safety

Information for This Posting Only

ACC Benefits Overview

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Austin Community College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under the Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.