NACEE TRiO Programs Upward Bound Education Specialist; Huntsville

Position: NACEE TRiO Programs Upward Bound Education Specialist (Huntsville)
Summary:

TRiO Programs Education Specialist (Huntsville) works directly with students in assessing their academic skills and designing individualized academic plans to prepare the students for academic success in college.

The also helps plan and deliver leadership, career, college preparatory and cultural enrichment events, and activities that help to prepare participants to succeed in college.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Coordinate the recruitment and selection of eligible student participants under the program admissions process; assure that all grant guidelines regarding eligibility are met.

* Facilitate completion of applications to postsecondary institutions, financial aid, and scholarships.

* Document and record students need for services, academic support, and verification of income, and first-generation status.

* In accordance with federal grant guidelines, the preferred candidate's parents would not have a college degree and/or are from a low socio-economic background.

* Maintain timely and accurate student records including contact logs, case notes, and files.

Minimum

Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

* Strong communication, counseling, and organizational skills.

* Knowledge of college admissions and financial literacy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Familiarity with current knowledge of TRiO programs and working with low-income, first-generation students is preferred.

* Design intervention strategies to increase academic performance (quarterly progress reports, academic skills development, etc.).

* Coordinate program events and activities (workshops, campus visits, tutoring, and a 6-week summer camp). Assist with student interviews and prospective students and give advice regarding application process, program requirements, course requirements, etc.

* Assist with monitoring students' attendance, behavior, grades, test scores, and credits earned; implement improvement strategies and action plans.

* Maintain confidentiality regarding student and project files.

* Assess family needs; make appropriate referrals and linkages for family support and prevention services.

* Keep a regular schedule for home visits with UB families to build trusting relationships with students and families.

* Assist in the design and implement (with the director) of after-school and summer programming.

* Serve on Agency committees as appointed

* Demonstrate personal support for individual students: phone calls, notes, and personal contact during school vacations, etc.