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Education Outreach Specialist

SoLAcc

Iberia, LA | Full Time

$65k-89k (estimate)

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Education Outreach Specialist

SoLAcc Iberia, LA

$65k-89k (estimate)

Full Time | Colleges & Universities 3 Days Ago

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SoLAcc is Hiring an Education Outreach Specialist Near Iberia, LA

Job no: 494535
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: New Iberia, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs

College: SoLAcc

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Academic Initiatives

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Salary: $39,250 - $44,508

Duties and Responsibilities:

Outreach services:

Develops a comprehensive data base of community partners in support of the target population.
Actively communicates program requirements, services, and other information about EOC.
Assists the Program Manager with developing and disseminating flyers, brochures, and web content regarding program services,

goals, objectives, successes, and outcomes.

Ensures all materials needed for outreach activities and events are available and sufficient.
Serves as program advocate and liaison to internal and external constituents.
Coordinates, develops, and presents student success workshops on study skills, financial literacy, goal setting, time management,

work readiness skills, etc.

Works collaboratively with others to help provide a student-centered environment that encourages increased college access and

student success.
Case management:

Provides intrusive advising, counseling, mentoring, and support services to participants.
Coordinates, develops, and implements comprehensive advising, academic, tutorial, and support services to ensure increased

college access and student success.

Monitors the academic progress, persistence, and retention of program participants.
Maintains an electronic database of student files.

Program compliance:

Maintains adequate program records and documentation to ensure accountability, audit-readiness, and quality evaluation.
Submits monthly, quarterly, semester, and annual compliance and performance reports.
Adheres to applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and regulations in order to meet recruitment and contractual

performance goals.
Administrative activities:

Predictable and reliable attendance is required in order to provide consistency and continuity of services.
Assists the Program Manager with program development and strategic planning, and monitoring outreach priorities and progress

towards department goals.

Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential associated with prospective applicants and

program participants.

Provides outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers.
Attends professional development conferences, trainings, workshops, and meetings.
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, business, or related field OR degree substitution.
Acceptable Substitutions:

Associate’s degree with 4 years of directly related work experience
Or 8 years of directly related work experience

Required Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing academic support services programs (e.g., career counseling, academic advising, and financial aid & financial literacy instruction)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Personal computer literacy, including effective use of the Internet.
A high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) with the ability to learn and efficiently

utilize various case management software programs.

Successful project management skills and collaborative community and partnership engagement.
Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as public speaking skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with individuals at all levels.
Understanding of federal and state compliance regarding U.S. Department of Education grants.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Possess an active, unencumbered driver’s license.

Preferred Experience:

Experience working with military students, veterans, and/or active service members
Experience working in community and college settings with adults
Demonstrated experience achieving measurable outcomes within desired timelines
First-hand experience overcoming barriers such as those that affect EOC participants

Benefits:

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SoLAcc has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SoLAcc is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SoLAcc is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 20 Jun 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Jul 2024 Central Daylight Time