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Get Access To All JobsPosition Title: School Partnerships Coordinator (VVSD/ Romeoville High School)
Position Status: Full-Time
Base Pay: $55,000
Job Description Summary
The School Partnerships Coordinator is a key teammate in implementing the Lewis University Community Schools Consortium (LUCSC) mission to support community thriving. Specifically, the Romeoville High School (RHS) Coordinator collaborates with school, district, university, and community partners to improve student, family, and community wellness and success. The Coordinator will serve as the main point of contact for all activities occurring in partnership with the school district and Lewis University. NOTE: This position is 100% grant-funded.
Responsibilities
About the Lewis University Community Schools Consortium: Funded through the federal Full-Service Community Schools grant program, LUCSC works to increase wellbeing and educational success for students and families in communities local to Lewis University. To do so, LUCSC creates a network of P-12 public schools, community agencies, and Lewis departments working together to provide cohesive services and support for students and families through implementation of the ’community school’ strategy.
A successful Coordinator will:
- Demonstrate the ability to build trusting partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including youth, families, community leaders, school staff, and university constituents
- Display strong organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives, coordinate partners, and meet deadlines
- Take initiative to solve problems and identify resources independently
- Exhibit creativity and resourcefulness
- Utilize excellent verbal and written communication, including one-on-one, small group, and in larger meetings
- Engage collaboratively with school leadership, school-based educators, community partners, university partners, and LUCSC colleagues
- Exhibit the ability to collect, organize, and maintain program data
- Identify strategic priorities and plans based on collected data
- Demonstrate proficiency in essential technology tools, such as Microsoft products, Google products, AI, etc.
Additionally, Coordinator will possess the following important qualities:
- High level of empathy
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Collaborative
- Culturally competent
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Strategic thinking
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- Relevant experience in education, social work, psychology, nursing, sociology, human services, or other related field preferred
- 2-3 years program management and/or case management experience preferred
- Skills and knowledge coordinating multifaceted programming within underserved communities, especially via public education systems
- Desire to work in a relationship-oriented, collaborative environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to multitask
- Previous experience and/or commitment to working with youth and families preferred
- Spanish-language written and oral proficiency preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Duties
Work hours
Hours will align with Romeoville High School, which starts at 7:30 am and ends at 2:15 pm. Staff will often work the traditional school day for a total of 7.5 hours a day. Additionally, each semester, they will be responsible for co-coordinating an after school program from 2:30-5:00 pm at the DuPage Township office.
Posting Number: S01729
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Position Title: School Partnerships Coordinator (VVSD/ Romeoville High School)
Position Status: Full-Time
Base Pay: $55,000
Job Description Summary
The School Partnerships Coordinator is a key teammate in implementing the Lewis University Community Schools Consortium (LUCSC) mission to support community thriving. Specifically, the Romeoville High School (RHS) Coordinator collaborates with school, district, university, and community partners to improve student, family, and community wellness and success. The Coordinator will serve as the main point of contact for all activities occurring in partnership with the school district and Lewis University. NOTE: This position is 100% grant-funded.
Responsibilities
About the Lewis University Community Schools Consortium: Funded through the federal Full-Service Community Schools grant program, LUCSC works to increase wellbeing and educational success for students and families in communities local to Lewis University. To do so, LUCSC creates a network of P-12 public schools, community agencies, and Lewis departments working together to provide cohesive services and support for students and families through implementation of the ’community school’ strategy.
A successful Coordinator will:
- Demonstrate the ability to build trusting partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including youth, families, community leaders, school staff, and university constituents
- Display strong organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives, coordinate partners, and meet deadlines
- Take initiative to solve problems and identify resources independently
- Exhibit creativity and resourcefulness
- Utilize excellent verbal and written communication, including one-on-one, small group, and in larger meetings
- Engage collaboratively with school leadership, school-based educators, community partners, university partners, and LUCSC colleagues
- Exhibit the ability to collect, organize, and maintain program data
- Identify strategic priorities and plans based on collected data
- Demonstrate proficiency in essential technology tools, such as Microsoft products, Google products, AI, etc.
Additionally, Coordinator will possess the following important qualities:
- High level of empathy
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Collaborative
- Culturally competent
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Strategic thinking
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- Relevant experience in education, social work, psychology, nursing, sociology, human services, or other related field preferred
- 2-3 years program management and/or case management experience preferred
- Skills and knowledge coordinating multifaceted programming within underserved communities, especially via public education systems
- Desire to work in a relationship-oriented, collaborative environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to multitask
- Previous experience and/or commitment to working with youth and families preferred
- Spanish-language written and oral proficiency preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Duties
Work hours
Hours will align with Romeoville High School, which starts at 7:30 am and ends at 2:15 pm. Staff will often work the traditional school day for a total of 7.5 hours a day. Additionally, each semester, they will be responsible for co-coordinating an after school program from 2:30-5:00 pm at the DuPage Township office.
Posting Number: S01729
Open Until Filled: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Partnerships Coordinator
Lead with your OPT authorization upfront
State your OPT status clearly in your cover letter and early in interviews. Partnerships roles involve external stakeholders, so employers want candidates who communicate precisely. Being direct about your work authorization signals the same clarity they expect in the role itself.
Target employers with existing international hiring patterns
Companies in tech, consulting, and media regularly hire international candidates and understand OPT timelines. Focus your outreach on organizations with established legal teams or HR infrastructure, since they're more comfortable navigating work authorization than small startups are.
Emphasize relationship-building experience from your degree
Partnerships Coordinator roles prioritize cross-functional communication and stakeholder management. Highlight projects, internships, or campus roles where you managed external relationships. International students often have a genuine edge here through multicultural communication experience employers genuinely value.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Hiring timelines for coordinator roles typically run four to eight weeks. If you wait until OPT begins to start applying, you lose that window. Start applications two to three months before your authorization date so offers align with your start eligibility.
Frame STEM OPT extension as an asset for longer-term roles
If your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension, mention it when employers raise duration concerns. Three years of potential work authorization makes you a viable long-term hire, which matters for partnership roles where relationship continuity has real business value.
Use your network to reach partnership and business development teams
Partnerships roles are rarely filled through job postings alone. Informational conversations with business development or strategy professionals at target companies increase visibility before roles go live. Combine this outreach with active browsing on Migrate Mate to catch new postings early.
Partnerships Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Partnerships Coordinator on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Partnerships Coordinator roles generally qualify under OPT because they require a degree in a related field such as business, communications, or marketing, and involve professional-level responsibilities. Your employment must be directly related to your major area of study. If your degree aligns with the role's core functions, you're eligible to work in this capacity on OPT.
Do Partnerships Coordinator employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It varies by employer. Large companies in tech, media, and enterprise software are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas after OPT because they have existing immigration infrastructure. Smaller organizations or nonprofits may not have that capacity. When evaluating roles, research whether the employer has a history of sponsoring H-1B petitions, and use Migrate Mate to filter for positions from employers with sponsorship track records.
What degree backgrounds qualify F-1 students for Partnerships Coordinator roles under OPT?
Business administration, marketing, communications, international relations, and management degrees are the most common qualifying fields. Some employers also accept economics or public relations backgrounds. The key requirement is that the job's core duties relate directly to your field of study. Roles involving vendor management, co-marketing, or strategic alliances map well to most business and communications degrees recognized by USCIS for OPT eligibility.
How does the 60-day unemployment limit affect my job search for Partnerships Coordinator roles?
F-1 OPT students can accumulate a maximum of 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT, and the clock starts on your OPT authorization date, not your graduation date. For a role like Partnerships Coordinator, hiring timelines typically run four to eight weeks, so starting your search early is important. If you're already in your OPT window, prioritize active applications rather than passive browsing.
Where can I find Partnerships Coordinator jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces roles from employers who are open to or experienced with international candidates on work authorization. Searching there lets you focus on Partnerships Coordinator openings without having to manually screen each employer for OPT compatibility, which saves significant time during a period when your authorization window is actively running.