Job Description

The Project Coordinator supports student success for participants in the Miskwaadesi Head Start Project from enrollment through graduation by coordinating services, resources, and support activities. This position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, campus departments, and community partners to promote a holistic approach to student success. The Project Coordinator assists the Project Director with the development, implementation, and evaluation of project goals and supports recruitment and outreach efforts to increase enrollment in the Child Development Program at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and the Miskwaadesi Head Start Project. The position develops and maintains effective working relationships with institutional and tribal partners, with an emphasis on Tribal Head Start programs. 

This is a grant funded position through September 29, 2030, with the possibility of extension depending on continued government funding. 

Salary Range:

$24.40 - $28.75 hourly; $50,947 - $60,030 annually

Minimum Qualifications

?    At least two (2) years of experience (AA= 6 months experience, Bachelors=1 year experience, Masters=1.5 years experience) in one or more of the following areas:
o    Student support services, advising, or retention
o    Outreach, recruitment or community engagement
o    Grant-funded program support
?    Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard office technology, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the use of the internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. 
?    Experience working directly with students or program participants, including tracking contacts, documenting interactions, and providing follow-up support.
?    Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage calendars, deadlines, multiple priorities and grant timelines; make complicated travel arrangements.
?    Ability to collect, maintain, and report program data using databases, spreadsheets, and student tracking systems.
?    Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
?    Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight travel. 
 

Preferred Qualification 

?    BA degree with emphasis in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Education or a closely related field.
?    Experience representing a program or institution at college fairs, career fairs, community events, or Tribal gatherings.
?    Experience working with American Indian students and other underrepresented populations.
?    Experience and knowledge working with or in a Head Start program, especially a Tribal Head Start program. 
?    Knowledge of college recruitment concepts and procedures.

The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment.

To achieve this mission, we will:
?    Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education and provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.
?    Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg.
?    Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote global understanding.
?    Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.
?    Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.
?    Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures.
 

Other Requirements

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (hours may vary).

Telework (No): Telework is not available

About

Vision Statement 
Fond du lac Tribal and Community College offers a postsecondary education to honor the past, for those living in the present and dreaming the future, through a spirit of respect, cooperation, and unity.

Core Values 
During 2013 and 2014, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College identified five core values to be used as guiding principles on campus. Our core values are:
?    Respect: Manaaji'idiwin
?    Integrity: Gwayakwaadiziwin
?    Stewardship: Ganawenjigewin
?    Innovation: maamamiikaajinendamowin
?    Compassion: Zhawenjigewin
 

About Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College

Through a close Tribal and State partnership, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has a unique mission in providing education to the public. This unique collaboration offers all students, regardless of demographic background, the opportunity to learn in a comfortable and diverse environment.Founded in 1987, the College offers two-year associate degrees and certificates across a wide range of program areas, including Law Enforcement, Human Services, Nursing, Business, Clean Energy, Early Childhood Development, and Environmental Science. Through the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, the College?s liberal arts curriculum provides a solid undergraduate transfer education for approximately forty-percent of the college?s students each year.Every staff and faculty member at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College believes in the advantages of a quality education. The college has made the commitment to provide excellent teaching, student services, and college activities in a positive, friendly, and respectful manner. The goal is to provide a well-rounded experience for students so they can be successful in their educational endeavors.

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