Position Title CASA - Program Coordinator

　　*Classification Title *Hourly Full Time (.75-.99 FTE)

　　Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligibility

　　*Department *Explore Hope Academic Outreach

　　Job Description

　　CASA is a community program of Hope College that mentors underrepresented elementary students for academic success and personal potential. The coordinator will oversee the daily program, future program development, fundraising, and public relations.

　　The CASA Coordinator's position is a part-time position; 45 weeks per year, 28 hours per week position with on-site work from late August through May and two months in the summer. School year hours include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 2:00 -- 6:00 pm, plus 12 additional hours per week and occasional evening or weekend hours. Summer hours include 8 weeks of 8am -- 2pm with additional planning hours.

　　Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

　　Programming

　　Plan and implement school year and summer programingRecruit, train, and supervise volunteer academic coaches (Hope students)Maintain student files and recordsCoordinate program transportation, assessments and evaluationsRecruit, enroll, and supervise CASA studentsOrganize student/parent workshopsContacts and collaborations

　　Maintain student, family, school, and community contactsCollaborate with Step Up and Upward Bound, as well as other campus and community resourcesAssist with grants, donations, and fundraisers as requestedPublic relations: Oversee program newsletters and social mediaOther responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

　　Supervision: CASA is part of the CASA-Step Up- Upward Bound program continuum and a member of the Educational Outreach Office at Hope College.

　　Qualifications

　　Desired skills and experiences include:

　　College degree and at least 2 years of experience in education, social work, non-profits, or a related field,A self-starter and self-directed individual,Demonstrated interpersonal skills with all constituents, including elementary youth,Demonstrated understanding of and experience with diverse populations,Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a team setting and implement best practices.Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. Spanish conversational required,Strong organizational and writing skills,Allegiance with the Step Up, Upward Bound, CASA, and Hope College missions.Physical Demands

　　This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

　　Pre-employment Screenings

　　All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

　　Posting Detail Information

　　*Posting Number *2023-174SR

　　*Job Posting Open Date *12/18/2