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Iowa State University Youth Connect AmeriCorps Program Manager in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Youth Connect AmeriCorps Program Manager
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with social service agencies
Experience with project management and project coordination
Experience in or working with the foster care system
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with foster care experience? Do you have a knack for project management and a heart for community engagement? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
About Us
The Child Welfare Research and Training Project within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies Child in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Program Specialist III to manage all aspects of the statewide Youth Connect AmeriCorps (YCA) program. The YCA program aims to involve and place AmeriCorps members with lived and/or learned foster care experience with recruited host site agencies to provide supplementary support for job readiness, education planning, and social-emotional support to their peers.
To learn more about the YCA Program: http://childwelfareproject.hs.iastate.edu/files/documents/2024-05/YCA-Program-Brief-IASN-2024.pdf Example of Duties
• Manage all aspects of the YCA program to ensure alignment with university objectives.
• Lead project planning, resourcing, and staffing efforts.
• Monitor budget and resource allocation to meet program objectives.
• Develop and implement public relations initiatives to promote the program.
• Act as a representative of the program in various settings.
• Participate in project management activities to ensure successful outcomes.
• Secure external funding opportunities as needed to support program goals.
This position has potential for annual renewal based on funding.
Level Guidelines• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist• Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:August 31, 2024
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS809
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: May 9, 2024
Posting Close Date:May 19, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14657
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