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Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) ultimate  goal  is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability.  At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where  we’ve worked for 25 years to create student  opportunity  and success. Position Summary This is a key full-time, grant-funded position for Partners for Rural Impact and the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Initiative.   Reporting to the  Program Director , FSCS,   the School Coordinator  serves as the on-site implementation lead responsible for ensuring students and families receive coordinated, high-quality  supports  and opportunities that improve attendance, engagement, academic success, and  postsecondary  readiness. The School Coordinator coordinates and leverages school and community resources to expand services,  eliminate  duplication, and address  identified  student and family needs. The School Coordinator will engage in joint planning that entails a full-time commitment and ensures the program  is supporting  the four FSCS pillars: 1) holistic integrated student  supports ; 2) expanded, enriched learning time and opportunities from cradle to career; 3) family and community engagement; 4) collaborative leadership and practices. The School Coordinator is charged with coordinating academic, social, and health services through partnerships between a) public elementary and secondary schools; b) the schools’ local educational agencies (LEAs); and c) community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other public or private entities. The School Coordinator will dedicate 100% of time to FSCS program activities. This is a year-round role . The position leads and  operates  with the goal that All Rural Students Succeed . Primary Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability   required , with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable   accommodations   may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. On-Site Coordination & Implementation • Lead implementation of the FSCS initiative at the assigned school site in alignment with the comprehensive program plan, school improvement priorities, MTSS framework, and federal grant requirements • Facilitate the school-level advisory board and engage school leaders, families, community partners, and other stakeholders in  identifying  needs,  monitoring  progress, and supporting continuous improvement • Collaborate with the school principal and partners to align services, address  identified  needs, and support achievement of project outcomes Student, Family & Community Supports • Coordinate and deliver integrated academic, behavioral, social-emotional, health, and  postsecondary   supports  for  identified  students through direct services, service navigation, mentoring, advising, and referrals • Coordinate and deliver extended learning opportunities, including after-school and summer programming, in collaboration with school staff and community partners to support student success and grant objectives • Coordinate community partnerships and  monitor  partner-delivered services to ensure alignment with grant  objectives , quality standards, and  identified  student and family needs • Deliver structured postsecondary readiness services, including college and career advising, FAFSA completion, scholarship guidance, transition planning, and summer melt prevention • Deliver high-quality family engagement programming, including Family Villages, that equips families to support student success, builds family leadership, expands college and career awareness, and connects families to school and community resources Data, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement • Use Early Warning indicators, needs assessments, and other data sources to  identify  priority students, implement interventions,  monitor  progress, and adjust  supports  as needed • Maintain  timely  and  accurate  documentation of services, outcomes, and  required  grant data in compliance with federal reporting requirements • Support reporting, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities by analyzing implementation data and providing recommendations to strengthen program effectiveness • Perform other  duties as  assigned in support of the mission that All Rural Students Succeed Work Location and Work Schedule This position is  designated  as  an onsite position  and requires work to be performed at the assigned work location during Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) regular business hours .   The standard work schedule is  Monday through Friday,  8:00  am to 5:00 pm  ET .   This position may occasionally  require work during the early morning, evening, or weekend hours to support events,  training , meetings,  and  business  or  program needs. This is a 12-month, year-round position .   Employees  in this role follow PRI’s work schedule and holiday calendar and are expected to work during periods when the assigned school district is not in session, unless otherwise approved .   Re gular, reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of this position .   Remote or hybrid work is not a standard arrangement for this role. Infrequent travel  may be  required  to support business and program operations, including meetings,  trainings , conferences, and other organizational events.   Travel may be local, regional, or national and may include occasional overnight stays , depending on business needs. Minimum Qualifications Education required to ensure success in this position: • Associate’s degree and (3) years of experience in education, community engagement or related field  required ,  Bachelor’s  degree preferred Experience required to ensure success in this position: • Experience in human services • Experience coordinating multifaceted programs • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with rural schools and rural communities. • Familiarity with the community school model. Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: • Experience working in rural schools or communities • Understanding of first generation, low-income youth and families • A desire to develop innovative approaches to meet outcomes • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment • Capacity to manage multiple tasks and to meet deadlines and expectations • Good verbal and written communication skills • A commitment to students from diverse economic,  social  and cultural backgrounds • Computer skills including data processing and financial spreadsheets; Microsoft Office, Adobe License, Certification, and/or Registration Required: • Access to reliable transportation • Successfully complete pre-employment background check Physical Requirements: • Ability to work in a high energy office • Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants • Ability to  operate  standard office equipment and computer software programs Environmental Conditions: • Routine school or office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors, staff, and faculty • Ability to travel to meetings off-site Additional Company Information PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family. • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. • Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program. • Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan. • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave. • Tuition assistance and professional development for employees. Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.