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Story County College Access Network Coordinator

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Ames, IA, USA
Full-time

United Way of Story County is seeking an individual to contract with as the Coordinator for the Story County College Access Network (SCCAN). This is a contract arrangement only.  The Coordinator will utilize a collective impact framework to bring together education, business, government, philanthropy, and non-profit partners in order to provide awareness and coordination among existing resources, identify gaps, and develop solutions that will better prepare individuals for post-secondary educational opportunities and ultimately, careers. Of special interest will be the ability to identify supports and pathways available to low income students, students of color, and first generation college-going students.

The Coordinator will provide strong leadership and coordination to the Story County College Access Network and is responsible for managing the activities of SCCAN in a strategic, efficient, and accountable manner. The Coordinator will average 40 hours weekly.

Skills/Experience: 

This contracted position requires an outgoing, dynamic, highly organized and skilled person who has a proven track record in organization, communication, strategic thinking, and being a strong team player. Critical skills include:

  • Superior interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
  •  Ability to work comfortably with diverse populations.
  •  Aptitude to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
  • Strong foundation in problem-solving and research and the ability to share best- practice solutions and strategies.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical ability; must be able to interpret, report and use data.
  • Supervisory or project management experience preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong organizational, project, and time management skills. Ability to meet established deadlines

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 14 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 14 2019
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit