Program Coordinator- Education

Hybrid with Travel. This position will be joining a team that supports young people in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Location:

Indiana, Kentucky, or Ohio (Preference for candidates in Southern Indiana, Central Kentucky, or Central Ohio)

Salary: $44,000 annually

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 30, 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 Ohio.

The Education Coordinator will provide direct support to students who have experienced foster care in Indiana, Kentucky, or Ohio. This individual will support ETV recipients attending postsecondary institutions in Southeast Indiana, Central Kentucky, Central Ohio, as well as those attending postsecondary institutions located out of state. 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 frequent travel to Southeast Indiana, Central Kentucky, or Central Ohio. While not required, individuals who reside in the Southeast Indiana, Central Kentucky, or Central Ohio area will be given preference.

• 60% Program Management/Student Assistance - Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Program Delivery to support and coach Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio 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. This may include problem-solving for transportation, housing, financial, emotional/psychological, and drug/alcohol issues through monthly meetings and as needed.
  
  Regular 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.

• Bachelor's degree is required. A degree in any of the following disciplines is preferred:
  Education, Social Work, Human Development, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience working with individuals affected by foster care or similar populations required. Previous work experience in child welfare or education is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge in college student retention and development.

• Experience working with young adults between the ages of 14-26 from diverse backgrounds and the ability to create inclusive environments for both participants and partners.

• Demonstrates comfort working alongside teens and young adults with varying strengths and challenges.

• Ability to represent Foster Success with regional and state community partners, agencies, etc.

• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a highly integrated and diverse team.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies during the selection process, reflecting our values of Equity & Inclusion, Innovation, Impact, and

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