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Position: Solen and Standing Rock High School Parent Liaison

Opening date: August 23, 2021

Closing date: September 29, 2021

Department: Office of Institutional Research

Reports Directly To: Monarch Project Coordinator

Status: Exempt; Full-time

Salary: $41,600 - $48,048 (DOE)

Summary Of Duties:

The Parent Liaison (PL) serves as a bridge for communication between Solen and Standing Rock High Schools and the parents/caregivers of students attending those schools. The PL ensures parents/caregivers receive the information and support they need to help their children succeed in their education. To achieve the goals of this position, the PL will perform the following duties:

  • Serve as main point of contact among high school students, parents/caregivers, and the Solen and Standing Rock High Schools
  • Establish and maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers via phone conferences, in-person meetings, and a monthly newsletter focused on school-related activities and events
  • Attend school-held community events and encourage parent/caregiver participation in such events
  • Attend monthly school board meetings
  • Conduct daily follow-ups with parents/caregivers on students who are tardy or absent from school
  • Coordinate meetings between parents/caregivers and school personnel as needed
  • Assist parents/caregivers in the request for services process
  • Follow up with parents/caregivers to assess services used
  • Provide data regarding parents’/caregivers’ perspectives of project services to Evaluation Administrator
  • Work closely with the Standing Rock and Solen High School Student Success Coaches
  • Complete weekly check-ins with the Monarch Project Coordinator
  • Attend Monarch Project Advisory Council (MPAC) meetings
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

  • Normal working hours are from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Travel between assigned high schools and to Sitting Bull College required
  • Some meetings may be required onsite at the Monarch Project office in Bismarck
  • Monday through Friday
  • One hour break for lunch
  • Evening and weekend work may be required

Physical Demands:

  • Move about inside an office
  • Operate a computer and other office equipment
  • Occasionally move, transport, or position up to 20 pounds
  • May need to ascend/descend stairs

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate degree from an accredited College or University with 1 year of experience working directly with students in a school setting; or Bachelor degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Able to pass a background check to be approved to work within a school setting

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Competent computer skills with previous experience in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Previous experience working with American Indians is desired

Required Documents:

  • UTTC Application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
  • Valid Driver’s License