Education Specialist

Duties: Responsible for identifying, recruiting, selecting, enrolling and providing comprehensive academic, career, and postsecondary services to eligible Talent Search participants; report to the Talent Search Project Director; work with assigned school counselors and community leaders to coordinate tutoring, course advisement, financial aid, college enrollment, career workshops, and education and career enrichment activities; assist with recruitment and selection of eligible participants; refer ineligible students to appropriate social service agencies and programs; provide information on educational and career opportunities; assist participants with career exploration and goal setting; advise students on postsecondary institutions and enrollment options; assist with completion of college admissions and financial aid applications; coordinate and/or conduct financial aid workshops for parents and participants; coordinate tutoring services; conduct workshops to improve study skills and test-taking strategies; conduct orientation workshops for new participants and parents; coordinate parent involvement activities; maintain accurate participant records and data and conduct participant follow-up surveys; track participants as they enter, continue in, and complete postsecondary education; visit local middle, junior high, and high schools; coordinate campus visits and college day field trips; participate in staff development and in-service meetings; represent the Talent Search Project at state and regional TRIO conferences; provide regular reports and updates to the Talent Search Director; maintain a positive and professional work environment and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work, education, or related field required; Master’s degree in guidance and counseling or related field preferred; two to three years’ experience working in Talent Search or other related programs; excellent oral and written communication skills. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information of three (3) references to View email address on saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.