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