What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDUCATION COORDINATOR position at Cocopah Indian Tribe?
- Coordinates the day-to-day administrative activities of the Education Department and assists with the implementation of education programs and services.
- Ensure as a primary point of contact for students, parents, Tribal members, schools, colleges, universities, educational organizations, and community members seeking information about available education programs and services. Provide information and assistance regarding educational opportunities, programs, scholarships, tutoring, vocational training, higher education, and other available resources..
- Ensure that students and applicants are assisted with education-related applications, forms, enrollment documents, scholarship applications, and required supporting documentation. Maintain accurate and confidential student, participant, applicant, scholarship, and program records in accordance with applicable policies and procedures..
- Develop and maintain organized filing systems, databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems for Education Department activities. Assists with monitoring student progress and maintaining appropriate documentation as required by department programs. Administer federal or state grants such as Johnson O'Malley, and be responsible for quarterly and annual reports.
- Propose and manage department budgets and expenditures.
- Organize cultural enrichment activities, family engagement nights, and professional development training for school staff.
- Responsible for organizing the education banquet award ceremony.
- Responsible for processing the education clothing gift cards.
- Responsible for the planning and organization of the JOM summer program.
- Establish and coordinate in-school tutoring programs and other after-school activities.
- Directing, monitoring, and supervising education services and staff.
- Develop policies and procedures for operating and serving student grant and scholarship needs.
- Hold monthly staff meetings with department staff to monitor progress and address/correct problem areas.
- Prepare and submit a monthly department report to the tribal council.
- Establish a network system for all the tribal education programs to improve and enhance services, information, referrals, and resources for students.
- Coordinate tribal education programs for better utilization of staff, equipment, and special programs, to improve the quality of services for students.
- Evaluate and implement a system to develop and improve student advisement services, relationships with school programs, and awards of scholarships & grants to students.
- Assess and implement consistent student incentive programs for elementary, middle school, high school, special education, and gifted students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $38,741