Education Assistance Specialist; Guadalupe

Education Assistance Specialist

The Education Assistance Specialist provides financial aid counseling and information to eligible students who are pursuing secondary or post-secondary degrees; assist Higher Education Supervisor with recruitment and retention efforts as assigned.

• Establish and maintain liaison with high school personnel and serve as college resource for high school students.
• Assist students in locating and applying for tribal scholarships and other financial aid.
• Monitor student academic progress and assist those who are having academic or financial aid difficulties; counsel students on maintaining eligibility requirements of the program.
• Assist with coordinating activities with those of other departments, outside agencies, and organizations; including educational institutions.
• Keep detailed records of student educational activities; create and maintain database/case files on all clients; generate reports as required.
• Maintain positive relationship with community members, provide program information, assist with planning, coordinate special activities, and education events.
• Visit local high schools, colleges, universities, trade schools to provide financial counseling and information to students.
• Arrange and conduct workshops, orientations, presentations, and tours.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Knowledge of:

• Tribal, federal and state educational rules and regulations that concern financial aid eligibility requirements;
• Educational and training resources;
• Financial aid programs such as scholarships, grant and loans;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, public speaking, and writing skills;
• Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Associate's Degree plus one (1) year of related work experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Guidance Counseling or closely related field preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination from this position.