Job Title

CCAMPIS Case Manager

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Student Resources & Basic Needs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Case Manager will provide a variety of leadership duties to Tarleton student parents, including helping student parents access affordable childcare and budget reconciliation. The Program Manager will work in collaboration with Student Resources and Basic Needs and its various collaborators, as well as with off-campus childcare agencies to manage services and maximize student success and access. This may also include coordinating extended hours and evening childcare to best meet student-parent needs.

This position is located in Fort Worth, Texas. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm or as work requirements indicate including some weekends and/or evenings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

40% Program Administration:  Provide supervision of CCAMPIS program staff (e.g., graduate students, student workers, additional program staff). Coordinate periodic staff meetings and provide status updates on the program to the Director of Student Resources and Basic Needs. Maintain CCAMPIS program calendar. Maintain/update CCAMPIS program and social media outlets. Prepare and complete Annual Performance Reviews for the CCAMPIS program. Maintain reporting databases for the CCAMPIS program including data related to participant characteristics, program usage, student success, and persistence. Work closely with CCAMPIS evaluator related to the needs of the program. Monitor grant spending. Establish and manage purchase orders for partner childcare centers. Provide monthly reports related to the utilization of CCAMPIS-funded services

30% Child Care Center Support: Establish regional partnerships with childcare centers in support of the childcare needs of Tarleton students. Establish and maintain business relationships with partner childcare providers or with current providers to join the network for family support. Ensure partner center quality through annual site visits to partner centers. Maintaining information related to licensure and accreditation of partner childcare centers. Assist in the accreditation process for partnering childcare centers.

20% CCAMPIS Program Marketing: Work with Tarleton’s Student Media on the development of marketing materials. Establishing relationships with Tarleton organizations to support the dissemination of CCAMPIS program information. Maintaining/analyzing surveys related to potential interest in CCAMPIS funding for both prospective and existing Tarleton students. Establish relationships with community-college-based CCAMPIS programs for purposes of transitioning prospective transfer students to Tarleton. Act as a liaison with Tarleton admissions and financial aid.

10% Additional Duties: Remain current and trained on standard and best practices, emerging strategies and interventions, and research at the local, state, federal, and international levels, supporting the reduction of threats to the campus community and connecting students of concern to the supports necessary to enable their retention and success. Identify and apply for funding opportunities that address childcare needs.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree

Five (5) years experience in a social service, childcare, or educational setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Grant writing experience.

Excellent computer skills (including Excel).

Ability to relate to other staff and foster teamwork.

Ability to organize multiple tasks.

Ability to establish goals and workload priorities and work cooperatively with others.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Collaborative approach to the cultivation and maintenance of relationships among a variety of internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree.

One (1) to two (2) years administrative experience.

Experience with reporting requirements and needs assessment.

Experience in grants management and budget experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary range is $49,000 to $68,330.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.