Program Coordinator-Education

Location:

Western Kentucky or Southwestern Indiana (Remote with Travel)

$44,000 annually

Applications will be reviewed beginning June 22, 2026

As part of the Foster Success team, the Education Coordinator advances the organization’s mission by ensuring students are heard, supported, and empowered through access to educational programs and resources. This position will advance the organization’s mission by ensuring teens and young adults who have experienced foster care have access to the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) information, funding, and educational success coaching in Indiana and Kentucky.

The Education Coordinator will provide direct support to students who have experienced foster care in Indiana and Kentucky. This individual will support ETV recipients attending postsecondary institutions in Eastern Indiana and Eastern Kentucky. The Education Coordinator will work closely with the Assistant Director of Program Delivery to deliver the ETV/college success coaching and act as a resource for students.

The Education Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Program Delivery.

This position requires a connection with and travel to Western Indiana and Western Kentucky. While not required, individuals who reside in Western Kentucky or South Western Indiana area will be given preference.

• 60% Program Management/Student Assistance – Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Program Delivery to support and coach Indiana and Kentucky ETV students. Work one‑on‑one with ETV students to ensure they meet student‑identified goals and objectives in a personalized education success plan. Provide supportive services leading to academic persistence and completion to students, including problem resolution for transportation, housing, financial, emotional/psychological, and drug/alcohol issues through monthly meetings and as needed.
  
  Monthly travel throughout the region and occasional travel to the main Foster Success office in Indianapolis will be expected.
• 20% Outreach and Awareness – Represent Foster Success on issues related to foster youth and educational success. Represent the organization in meetings with regional partners and by attending partner events. Represent the organization to the public as a child welfare thought leader–especially in regard to educational success. Provide ongoing input, information, and materials that support internal and external communication efforts about opportunities and programming.
• 20% Data Reporting and Tracking – Utilize Foster Success’s Salesforce platform and internal data collection tools to track, monitor, and report program engagement and outcomes. Work with the Assistant Director of Program Delivery to continue to improve program outcomes aligned with Foster Success’s mission. Prepare and maintain case files, records, reports, and forms accurately and completely in real time.

• Youth‑Centered Service & Support – Builds authentic, empowering relationships with transition‑aged youth, particularly those with foster care experience. Builds trusting relationships with young people, offering consistent, respectful, and trauma‑informed support. Encourages youth agency and empowerment in navigating financial and life decisions.
• Facilitation & Communication – Confidently delivers educational success curriculum and communicates clearly with young people, colleagues, and external partners.
• Cultural Humility & Inclusivity – Possesses a deep understanding of the complex needs and strengths of young people with foster care experience. Approaches all work with cultural humility, inclusivity, and a commitment to dismantling barriers that impact access to educational success.
• Data & Financial Management – Accurately manages participant records, application tracking, and data using Salesforce and other platforms. Ensures transparency, compliance, and accountability in financial processes.
• Collaboration & Problem‑Solving – Works effectively with internal teams and external partners to support youth success. Adapts to challenges with a solutions‑focused mindset and contributes to continuous program improvement.

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