FHSU Office of the President

pThe Director for the Foster Grandparent amp; Senior Companion Programs manages the mission, strategy, budgeting, and allocation of resources for this community-based program. This position performs work of great complexity under general direction from the Dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. The Program Director develops goals, objectives, and deliverables in accordance with the program#39;s mission.nbsp; To ensure effectiveness, the Program Director manages assigned staff and allocates necessary resources. The Program Director must have demonstrated skill in strategic planning, responsible budgeting, and project evaluation, as well as possess written and oral communication skills necessary to develop funding proposals, lead personnel, and guide program content./p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Minimum Qualifications/span:/strong/p ul liBachelor#39;s degree/li liExperience with program and/or project coordination and management/li liProven ability to track, monitor, manage and report outcomes/li liExcellent communication skills; written, as shown in application materials/li liAnalytical and organizational skills/li liProficient in the use of all Microsoft Office programs/li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Preferred Qualifications/span:/strong/p ul liExperience with federal agency programs/li liExperience in grant-supported program management/li liExperience working with older adults in a professional environment/li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Appointment Date:/span/strong/p pJanuary 4, 2024 (negotiable)/p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Application Deadline/span:/strong/p pOctober 7, 2024.nbsp; Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled./p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Salary/span:/strong Commensurate with qualifications and experience./p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Benefits/span: /strongCompetitive benefits package a href="http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 2px solid transparent; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; background: transparent; display: inline-block; color: rgb(8, 117, 225);" target="_blank"http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees//a/p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Responsibilities:/span/strong/p ul liFulfill all responsibilities associated with AmeriCorps Seniors grant submission, management, and reporting as required./li liPlan and implement program goals in order to fulfill the program#39;s mission./li liRecruit, hire, train, and manage qualified program staff./li liDevelop policies and procedures to align with agency requirements and best ensure program success; communicate those policies clearly and consistently./li liCoordinate and collaborate with community agencies, organizations, and volunteer stations for financial support, in-kind resources, and other program support./li liDevelop and administer program budget; keep appropriate fiscal and programmatic records, generate required reports, and allocate resources effectively./li liProvide guidance, interpret policy, and demonstrate appropriate procedures for students, faculty, administration, and community agencies./li liOversee the recruitment, placement, and supervision of volunteers./li liRepresent the program at community functions and student events. Enhance public awareness of the program, aligned funding needs, volunteer opportunities, and potential community impact./li liFacilitate the development of workshops, seminars, and orientation programs for volunteers and other support personnel./li liOversee the development of informational materials in order to facilitate the effective delivery of programs and services, including flyers, web sites, newsletters, press releases, reports, and memos./li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Application Process:/spannbsp;/strong To apply for this position, please visit a href="https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 2px solid transparent; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; background: transparent; display: inline-block; color: rgb(8, 117, 225);" target="_blank"https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS/a. nbsp;Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted./p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Required Application Documents/span:/strongnbsp; Cover letter addressing applicantrsquo;s alignment of professional experiences with the qualifications in this advertisement, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references./p pnbsp;/p puApplicant documents should be submitted in one PDF./u/p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:/span/strong/p pName:nbsp; Jeff Briggs, Dean, College of Health and Behavioral Sciences/p pEmail:nbsp; a href="mailto:jdbriggs@fhsu.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 2px solid transparent; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; background: transparent; display: inline-block; color: rgb(8, 117, 225);" target="_blank"jdbriggs@fhsu.edu/anbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/p pPhone: 785-628-4200/p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"About the Program/span:/strong/p pThe Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent Programs are part of Senior Corps.nbsp; Senior Corps is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering./p pnbsp;/p pThe Senior Companion Program, established in 1974, connects volunteers age 55 and over with adults needing support to remain independent.nbsp; Both Senior Companions and those served receive significant, long-term health benefits from their participation, including reduced rates of depression, increased social ties and perceived social support.nbsp; Families are strengthened through respite services provided to family caregivers.nbsp; Senior Companion services are provided at no cost to the recipient./p pnbsp;/p pThe Foster Grandparent Program is an intergenerational program first established in 1965.nbsp; It connects volunteers aged 55 and over with opportunities to provide one-on-one mentoring, nurturing, and support to children with special or exceptional needs and who are at an academic, social, or financial disadvantage.nbsp; Children and youth served by the Program often do not have a caring and consistent adult presence in their lives; this void is filled by a Foster Grandparent.nbsp; In turn, Foster Grandparents derive significant social, emotional, and health benefits from their service.nbsp; The Program gives them a strong sense of purpose by giving back to the community and shaping the young leaders of the future./p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"About the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences:/span/strong/p pThe College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to many challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of allied health, communication sciences and disorders, health and human performance, nursing, psychology, and social work. With 80 full-time faculty serving nearly 2800 undergraduate and graduate students, the departments offer programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Outstanding facilities, comprehensive and demanding curricula, and a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching provide a framework for graduates to excel in their chosen fields. In addition, to discipline-specific coursework, students have numerous opportunities to gain experience and knowledge through research projects, field trips, service-learning activities, teaching apprenticeships, internships, and student exchange. Students develop skills and competencies that prepare them to be practitioners, scientists, health care providers, educators, managers, and policymakers destined for key roles in the health and behavioral sciences./p p style="text-align:inherit"nbsp;/p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Community of Hays/span/strong/p pFHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call quot;Hays, Americaquot; home./p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Notice of Non-discrimination:/span/strongnbsp;Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status./p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Background Check: /span/strongFinal candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check./p pstrongspan style="font-family:inherit; font-size:inherit"Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: /span/strongRecent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or a href="http://www.kpers.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 2px solid transparent; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; background: transparent; display: inline-block; color: rgb(8, 117, 225);" target="_blank"www.kpers.org/a for further information on how this might affect you./p