Post-Secondary Education Coordinator

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary role of the Post Secondary Education Coordinator is to oversee the Scholarship program by utilizing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DEI) lens and Restorative Practices lens in developing a sense of community among youth participants in scholarship cohorts by collaborating with internal Larkin Street Youth Services and external agencies in monthly college related programming, advising, and curriculum development including: teaching college readiness, Math, English, matriculation, retention, graduation, educational plans, event coordination, and support tutors/mentors in classroom lessons and development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the planning, recruitment, evaluation, and execution of the scholarship program
• Conduct individual advising session with each scholarship recipient once a month
• Plan, evaluate, and execute monthly events gear toward scholarship recipients both virtually and in-person by facilitating college related workshops
• Maintain partnerships with postsecondary institutions
• Support Larkin Street staff in integrating college activities into existing programs
• Implement peer tutoring program, including hiring peer tutors, managing connection and follow through of tutees and tutors
• Act as a point of contact with up to 50 youth receiving scholarships to review goals and current status
• Advise general Larkin Street youth inquiring about college
• Develop education goals and case/education plans in areas such as budgeting, housing, substance use, transportation, and time management
• Conduct intensive advocacy and referrals within Larkin Street and externally
• Coordinate between case managers and clients to clarify expectations, requirements, availability of incentives, etc.
• Develop and facilitate student leadership in planning cohort-based activities during school breaks and between semesters. Foster student leadership, secure required resources and oversee smooth execution of planned events
• Participate in Larkin Street Youth Services DEI efforts

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect and disseminate information on academic requirements, employment opportunities, and

other pertinent services weekly to college program

• Timely completion of all services forms
• Responsible for supporting program services within the milieu. For example, crisis intervention

or helping to maintain the safety of the program

• Responsible for contributing towards the care and welfare of staff and to the clients we serve.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in social work, education, or related field
• Knowledge of two and four year postsecondary institutions (including Career and Technical Education programs)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Ability to use experience and judgment to manage goals and projects
• Ability to be a self-starter with follow-through skills.
• Working knowledge of issues facing homeless youth

COMPENSATION:

• Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision- (with coverage at no cost for one of the Kaiser and Dental plans as well as Vision for Employees only)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation- (starting at 3 weeks, increasing to 5 weeks by year five)
• Sick time
• 11 Paid Holidays Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate Service
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

This position is represented by SEIU 1021 under a collective bargaining agreement.

Larkin Street reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.

Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or related field.
• Knowledge of two and four year postsecondary institutions (including Career and Technical Education programs).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to use experience and judgment to manage goals and projects.
• Ability to lead and prepare trainings for clients and/or staff.
• Ability and familiarity in working with financial applications associated with payroll, check processing, and tracking.
• Ability to be a self-starter with follow-through skills.
• Working knowledge of issues facing homeless youth

COMPENSATION:

• Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision- (with coverage at no cost for one of the Kaiser and Dental plans as well as Vision for Employees only)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation- (starting at 3 weeks, increasing to 5 weeks by year five)
• Sick time
• 11 Paid Holidays Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate Service
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

This position is represented by SEIU 1021 under a collective bargaining agreement.

Larkin Street reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.

Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.