Outreach Specialist, Educational Talent Search

Full-time, 10-month, grant-funded staff position with assigned school districts involved in the federally funded TRiO program. The TRiO/Educational Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. This position will identify and advise ETS participants as well as assist with participant’s academic needs at entry into the ETS program as well as data management and documentation for provided services.

Responsibilities

will also include providing information and training for success in post-secondary education, financial aid, the college application process, and career exploration. Additional duties include but not limited to: Administer needs assessment. Provide professional guidance and technical assistance in the areas of college admission including but not limited to, college planning, assistance with forms and procedures for admissions into post-secondary programs, financial aid, and career readiness.

Make necessary referrals and/or placement. Secure appropriate documentation of participant eligibility. Maintain accurate and confidential records of participants and utilize database. Build and maintain rapport with counselors and principals in target schools. Develop and maintain working and trusting relationships with participants and act as advocate whenever necessary.

Assist the director in providing workshops to program participants. Assist the director as liaison and consultant to community agencies, the school system and other referral sources. Maintain an inventory of current information on student financial aid and post-secondary programs. Transporting of materials and significant travel is required with this position.

The Outreach Specialist must have a bachelor’s degree in social services, education, or related field and two years of related work experience required. Valid driver’s license is required. Salary range is $18.46 per hour. Excellent fringe benefit package including, but not limited to health, dental, vision, and life insurance; sick and vacation leave; and the Missouri Public School & Education Employee Retirement System.

Generous leave plan provided. Qualified candidates must upload a current resume, copy of transcripts, and cover letter expressing interest in the position. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until appointment is made. We do background and reference checks; E-Verify participant. Three Rivers College is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of education, recruiting, hiring, retention, promotion, and contracted service.

The college further commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or national origin. Three Rivers College is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities through Missouri Relay Services at 711.