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    Youth Connect AmeriCorps Program Manager - Ames, United States - Iowa State University

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    Position Title:
    Youth Connect AmeriCorps Program Manager


    Job Group:
    Professional & Scientific


    Required Minimum Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience with social service agencies

    Experience with project management and project coordination

    Experience in or working with the foster care system


    Job Description:
    Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with foster care experience? Do you have a knack for project management and a heart for community engagement? We have the perfect opportunity for you

    About Us

    The Child Welfare Research and Training Project within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies Child in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Program Specialist III to manage all aspects of the statewide Youth Connect AmeriCorps (YCA) program.

    The YCA program aims to involve and place AmeriCorps members with lived and/or learned foster care experience with recruited host site agencies to provide supplementary support for job readiness, education planning, and social-emotional support to their peers.

    To learn more about the YCA Program: Example of Duties

    • Manage all aspects of the YCA program to ensure alignment with university objectives.
    • Lead project planning, resourcing, and staffing efforts.
    • Monitor budget and resource allocation to meet program objectives.
    • Develop and implement public relations initiatives to promote the program.
    • Act as a representative of the program in various settings.
    • Participate in project management activities to ensure successful outcomes.
    • Secure external funding opportunities as needed to support program goals.
    This position has potential for annual renewal based on funding.


    Level Guidelines- Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU's mission and department or work unit goals- Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude- Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action- Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems.

    May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices- Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff- May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)- May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist- Provides guidance to students

    Appointment Type:
    Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

    Proposed End Date or Length of Term:August 31, 2024

    Number of Months Employed Per Year:

    Time Type:
    Full time


    Pay Grade:
    PS809


    Application Instructions:
    To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application.

    Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1)

    Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call or Toll Free:

    Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: - Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans - Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans - Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) - Life insurance and long-term disability - Flexible Spending Accounts - Various voluntary benefits and discounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellbeing program - Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions.

    WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.


    Original Posting Date:
    May 9, 2024


    Posting Close Date:
    May 19, 2024


    Job Requisition Number:
    R14657

    By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference.

    With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

    Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S.

    for campus life and career opportunities.

    Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community ) .

    Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

    All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

    Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

    Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, , email .

    If you have questions about the application process please email or call or Toll-Free at Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

    Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email or call or Toll-Free:
    TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or

    General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources ) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.


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